Manufacturing Month NI News
Keep up to date with the latest manufacturing news in Northern Ireland and be the first to hear about Manufacutring NI’s series of events scheduled for 2020.
Rural Business Development Grant- Open Now
The Rural Business Development Grant Scheme is now open and will close at 12 noon on Thursday 30 October 2025. Grant aid of between £500 and £7,500 is available for projects costing up to £30,000. Capital grants of up to a maximum of 50% are available to existing...
Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Awards 2026- Enter Now
This is a reminder that nominations for the Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Awards 2026 (NIAA2026) are currently open. These awards recognise excellence in apprenticeship delivery and participation across Northern Ireland, and we encourage you to submit your...
Innovation Vouchers- Open for Applications
Is your company looking to innovate? Invest NI's £5,000 Innovation Vouchers can unlock expert knowledge and accelerate your projects. Open to SMEs and Social Enterprises across Northern Ireland, this funding supports collaboration with public sector knowledge...
NI Skills & Labour Market Intelligence October 2025
The latest NI Skills & Labour Market Intelligence report (October 2025) highlights both opportunities and challenges for Northern Ireland’s economy, with clear implications for the manufacturing sector. Employment in NI stands at 898,000 (71.8% rate), the third...
MakeME Academy Launches in Derry
On 25 September, GemX launched the MakeME Academy at the Waterfoot Hotel, Derry, bringing together 14 local schools and companies. Keynote speakers included Stephen Kelly, Gavin Killeen, Alistair Cameron, Jennifer Neff, Brendan McGinn, and the Mayor of Derry City and...
Sixmilecross Man Retires from Finlay After 45 Years
Local man David Lyons has retired from Finlay after a long-standing 45-year career, marking the end of an era for both the man and the brand he helped shape. David joined Finlay, the Omagh-based brand of mobile crushing, screening and conveying equipment, in August...