AI demand accelerates across Ireland as SME adoption gap widens
Ireland is emerging as a leading location for AI skills and employment, but a new report warns that smaller businesses
The Briefing
Heritage and the City Economy
Derry’s historic character is often discussed in cultural terms. Yet it is also an economic asset, one that helps distinguish
Northern Ireland Businesses Urged to Help Shape AI Strategy
The Executive Office is seeking the views of businesses on Northern Ireland’s draft Artificial Intelligence Strategy, which will guide the
Business Innovation Grant
Northern Ireland businesses can access grants of up to £20,000, with applications closing at noon on 4th September Applications are
Get Funding Ready Series Part 4: Match the Funding Route to the Business Need
Not all funding is designed to solve the same problem. A common mistake businesses can make is to focus too
The North West’s Next Economic Challenge Isn’t Jobs. Its People.
The latest labour market data provides encouraging news for the North West. More people are in work, payrolled employment continues
US Tariffs Present Risks and a Strategic Opportunity for Northern Ireland
New research commissioned by the Department for the Economy warns that changes in United States trade policy could weaken Northern
Get Funding Ready Series – Part 3: Understand What Funders Are Likely to Ask
When a business approaches a funder, the conversation is rarely just about the amount being requested. Funders want to understand
Removing the Barriers to an All-Island Labour Market
Employees routinely travel between Derry, Strabane and Donegal, while businesses recruit, trade and invest across both jurisdictions. Yet the systems