Happy New Year, hello and welcome to the first 2026 edition of the 2 Minute Update from Invest Northern Ireland. We start 2026 with news about our Powering Productivity Business breakfasts, Training Needs Analysis workshops and much more support to help your business thrive and grow.

Event | Kick off 2026 at a Powering Productivity Business Breakfast and learn how to cut costs, boost productivity & build resilience for the year ahead. >> Book now

Funding | Applications for the Cluster Acceleration Programme close 9 January 2026. Secure funding to collaborate, innovate, and solve industry challenges. >> Apply now

Event | Make training work harder for your business. Join a Training Needs Analysis workshop and learn how to align training with your goals. >> Register now

Survey | Help to shape the future of Northern Ireland’s maritime and advanced industries skills development. >> Take the survey

Recruitment | Initiative to help employers recruit software apprentices. >> Register your interest

Event | This networking event connects innovators with industry to accelerate the development of cutting-edge transport solutions. >> Register now

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