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The Digital Surge Programme

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Overview

The Digital Surge Programme, part funded by Invest Northern Ireland and the European Regional Development Fund under the Investment for Growth & Jobs Northern Ireland (2014-2020) Programme, will help you embark on your digital transformation journey.

  • 2 half day workshops on the fundamentals of digital transformation and innovation

  • A diagnostic report outlining an innovation and digital transformation plan for your organisation produced by an innovation consultant

  • Masterclass workshops to showcase the advanced technologies such as Blockchain, the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Virtual Reality / Immersive Tech and Robotics

  • 6 days of mentoring support from advanced technology experts

  • A digital acceleration plan produced for your organisation

  • Routing to more intensive supports and funding.

Free Workshops and Showcases!

You don't have to be part of the Digial Surge Programme to avail of the free workshops! Any small enterprise or social enterprise can take part in the:

Why take part:

In today’s world, businesses which recognise the role technology can play in enabling their strategy will certainly increase their growth potential.

Our advanced technology experts will provide the support you need to discover how to fundamentally change how you operate and deliver value to your customers. Find out how to use advanced technologies to:

  • Increase efficiencies

  • Improve productivity

  • Get data driven insights

  • Increase partnerships

  • Gain a competitive edge

  • Accelerate growth

  • And more!

Who is the programme for?

This FULLY FUNDED programme is for eligible organisations from any sector including manufacturing, tradeable services, retail, tourism, hospitality, agriculture, construction and social enterprises. You just need to open your mind on how advanced technologies can pivot your business model!

To join this programme your organisation must:

  • be an enterprise or social enterprise based in NI

  • have less than 50 employees

  • require specialist support to embark on a "digital transformation journey"

  • not be able to access similar support from existing economic development stakeholders

  • not be an Invest NI client (or have approval from your Invest NI client representative to participate in the programme)

  • be able to confirm that the Digital Surge mentoring will not take them over the State Aid de minimis ceiling of €200,000 over the current and two previous fiscal years, or if applicable, the £315,000 Minimal Financial Assistance contribution. Find out more.

After completing the short application form, they'll have a quick conversation with you to make sure this is the programme for you.

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https://antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/business/support-for-businesses/business-initiatives/digital-surge/

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