Financial support to embrace digital technology

You may be eligible if: 

• Established and trading for at least 6 months, registered, and operate within the area of the Local Enterprise Office

1. Software subscription fees

• for eligible business software that is NEW to the business for a maximum of one year subscription (the business must incur the annual subscription cost before the grant can be paid).
• that are “off the shelf”.
• expanding on the number of existing software licenses for software systems already in use does not qualify.

Eligible software examples include:

• E-commerce software
• Website Development (This is subject to the same eligibility criteria regarding it being a software subscription new to the business. The Grow Digital Voucher does not support bespoke website development.)
• Software for customer relationship management
• Online booking, payments or appointments
• Job tracking including field service management software.
• Order management or stock control software
• Industry specific cloud SaaS software
• Field management or workflow management software
• Electronic invoicing or electronic signature software
• Standard office software (for email, documents, spreadsheets, etc.) where not already in use by the company
• Cyber security software 
• Cloud based accounting or payroll software (if moving to the cloud for these systems)
• 3D modelling software (including building information modelling)
• Analytics software (including AI systems)
  
   

2. Training and/or IT Configuration

• Where the business requires expert assistance in the set up; and/or integration of new software systems or ICT processes or where the business management or team require training to engage with/maintain the new system to allow for ease of use and to garner most benefit for the business. (Training and Configuration amount combined can be no more than 50% of the overall project cost).

• Boost Efficiency: Streamline operations and enhance productivity with new digital tools
• Reach New Customers: Expand your reach and connect with a wider audience online
• Stay Competitive: Bridge the digital gap and compete effectively in today's marketplace