20 Jun 2024
Lunch & Learn: Digital Transformation Flexible Fund Information Webinar
This webinar detailed information on the Digital Transformation Flexible Fund for NI tourism & hospitality businesses.
What is the Digital Transformation Flexible Fund?
The Digital Transformation Flexible Fund (DTFF) aims to help small and micro businesses in Northern Ireland to invest in advanced digital technologies, establishing a grant fund to support eligible businesses with investments in capital equipment that is critical to achieving their digital transformation ambitions.
The focus of the fund is on innovative technologies, such as:
- smart environments and the Internet of Things
- simulation, process automation and additive manufacturing
- big data and analytics
- immersive technologies
- artificial intelligence and machine learning
- blockchain technologies and more
For more information about the Digital Transformation Flexible Fund, please click here.
About our speaker:
This session was delivered by Michael Forster, FFNI Operations Lead - Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, who is managing the roll out of the fund.
During the session Michael shared details on DTFF and highlighted the possibilities of using AR, VR and IoT for tourism and hospitality operators.
This webinar was delivered by Tourism NI in partnership with Newry, Mourne & Down District Council, who are leading on the delivery of the Digital Transformation Flexible Fund across Northern Ireland.
Who is eligible for this funding?
The Digital Transformation Flexible Fund is aimed at small and micro businesses with less than 49 employees.
To be eligible for this funding, capital investments must enable business transformation rather than simply digitisation of existing business models or operations.
View webinar here:
Useful Links
As mentioned by Michael during this webinar, please find below a number of useful links for support and guidance:
- Link to Applicant Guidance: Applicant Guidance – Digital Transformation Flexible Fund (dtff.co.uk)
- Link to Further Support: Further Support – Digital Transformation Flexible Fund (dtff.co.uk)
- Link to DTFF / QUB Webinar Series: Supporting Digital Transformation Webinar Series – Digital Transformation Flexible Fund (dtff.co.uk)
- Link to ongoing webinar series: Call 3 Pre-Briefing Sessions – Digital Transformation Flexible Fund (dtff.co.uk)
- Link to DTFF e-zine: Join our Mailing list – Digital Transformation Flexible Fund (dtff.co.uk)
Supporting Resources:
You can now access a copy of Michael's full slide deck in the 'Supporting Documents' section on this page.