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The Digital Transformation Flexible Fund (DTFF) is a demand led grant scheme aimed at establishing a Northern Ireland wide fund to stimulate digital innovation.

It seeks to address the financial barriers to the adoption of advanced digital technologies as a means to achieve business transformation amongst small and micro businesses.

DTFF will provide up to £7.5 million of funding for businesses to invest in advanced digital technologies and capital equipment (hardware, software/bespoke system development). It is underpinned by funding from the City and Growth Deal Complementary Fund, DAERA and the Derry and Strabane Growth Deal.

DTFF capital investments are wholly in the ‘innovation arena’. They will enable business transformation rather than ‘digitisation’ of existing business models or operations.

DTFF funding opens in Calls. If you are interested in applying to the Digital Transformation Flexible Fund, please refer to the ‘DTFF Applicant Guidance’ document on the website prior to commencing the grant process.

Applicants can submit an Expression of Interest to DTFF outside of a Call window. This tells us that you are interested in applying to the fund. Once the call opens fully, we will review your information and invite you to submit a full application if you meet all the eligibility criteria: Eligibility – Digital Transformation Flexible Fund (dtff.co.uk)

Please note – Submitting an EOI is the first step to the DTFF application process. Submitting an EOI does not constitute a full application for funding.

You must complete an Expression of Interest to ensure you are eligible before working on a full application. If eligible, you will be given access to the Applicant Portal section.

Prior to the funding call window opening for full applications you are recommended to attend one of the Pre-briefing sessions for Call 4. These are estimated to be launched in Feb 2025 and details will be provided on this website and social media.