Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council

The Digital Transformation Flexible Fund (DTFF) isn’t just a funding scheme – it’s a game-changer for small and micro businesses and social enterprises across Northern Ireland. By supporting up to 70% of eligible costs, DTFF makes advanced digital technologies like IoT, AI, robotics, and blockchain more accessible. What does this mean for your business? Lower financial risk and a higher potential for growth, innovation, and efficiency. Whether you’re looking to streamline operations or expand into new markets, DTFF can help you achieve your goals. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to lead in your industry.

How Does the DTFF Funding Work? The Digital Transformation Flexible Fund (DTFF) offers an incredible opportunity for small and micro businesses and social enterprises in Northern Ireland to innovate with advanced digital technologies.

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What’s covered by DTFF funding? Eligible projects include cutting-edge solutions like IoT, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and robotics. The fund is designed to enable small and micro businesses and social enterprises in Northern Ireland to embrace advanced digital tools that drive efficiency and growth. Have questions about DTFF funding? Find answers in our FAQ: https://lnkd.in/eMgmNg_R

Unsure how the Digital Transformation Flexible Fund can help your business? DTFF provides funding for innovative digital technologies to automate processes, improve efficiency, and help you expand into new markets. Don’t miss this chance to grow your business with government support. Submit your EOI today and start your journey toward digital innovation.

The Business Innovation Grant (BIG) can help develop and commercialise your BIG ideas with a grant of up to £20K for: 📊 Market research 🧪 Product testing 🌍 Entering new markets 🧑🤝🧑 Trade fairs Funded by Invest Northern Ireland 🗓️ Apply by 12 noon, 13 December 2024 https://lnkd.in/eHmkTUX9

Are you ready to transform your business? Expressions of Interest (EOI) are now open for the Digital Transformation Flexible Fund (DTFF). This is your opportunity to access up to 70% funding for advanced digital technologies that can revolutionise your business. From AI and IoT to robotics and blockchain, the possibilities are endless. Submit your EOI before the next funding call opens and take the first step toward innovation and growth. It is highly recommended that applicants attend one of the Pre-briefing sessions that will be delivered across each Council area and online. These sessions will go through the eligibility criteria of DTFF and what can be funded. Sign up to the DTFF e-zine to make sure you are notified of these dates: https://dtff.co.uk/e-zine/

Business Innovation and Incubation Hub - Assessment of Landscape and Demand Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council is set to receive £72m of capital funding for a Growth Deal. Funding from the Growth Deal will be used to support an exciting new state of the art Business Innovation and Incubation Hub (BIIH) at the Atlantic Link site in #Coleraine. BIIH will provide office and testing space for small and medium sized enterprises throughout the North West and beyond in sectors which utilise wet lab space such as: Food & Drinks production, Medicine Development, Life and Health Sciences, Alternative Energies etc. In addition the facility will have a specialist mentoring and innovation team in house to support the development and commercialisation of new products. Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has commissioned Grant Thornton to assess the landscape and demand for a Business Innovation and Incubation Hub in the Causeway Coast and Glens area. This survey should take 10 minutes to complete and will help us understand the kind of supports that you and/or your business would avail of in the Causeway Coast and Glens area. https://lnkd.in/ehhprfGM

Vacancies currently exist within Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council for the following posts and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates: 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫 (𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭-𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞) Salary: Scale 4 (SCP 9-13) £24,409 - £28,163 per annum pro rata Tenure: There are two permanent part-time posts Location: Visitor Information Centre, 1 Townhead Street, Ballymoney, BT53 6BE and Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre, Main Street, Limavady, BT53 6BE Closing date to submit applications: Monday 9th December 2024 at 4pm For further information/to apply, please visit: 👉 https://bit.ly/46eVDpM

£1,000 Business Start-Up Bursary Launched in Causeway Coast and Glens Aspiring start-ups across the Causeway Coast and Glens region have received a significant boost with the launch of a new business start-up bursary worth up to £1,000. The initiative is part of the Causeway Coast and Glens Labour Market Partnership programme. It aims to assist 60 individuals who are not working or who are not currently in secure employment to start their own businesses. Funded by the Department for Communities, Labour Market Partnerships create targeted employment action plans for council areas, allowing for collaboration at local and regional level to support people towards and into work. Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Ciaran Mc Quillan, welcomed the programme, stating: “Encouraging local people to pursue self-employment is vital for the growth and prosperity of our area, particularly for those who are currently out of work. Here in the Causeway Coast and Glens, we’re fortunate to have a variety of support services for entrepreneurs, such as the Go Succeed Programme and the Explore Enterprise Support Programme. However, this initiative is unique in offering a start-up bursary specifically designed for those who are unemployed, economically inactive or in uncertain employment. I believe this Labour Market Partnership funding from the Department for Communities will really help these people to start a business and we thank the Department for their ongoing investment in our Borough.” Marc McGerty, Manager of the Causeway Coast and Glens Labour Market Partnership, highlighted the additional support available through the programme: “Alongside the bursary of up to £1,000, participants will receive access to essential advice, training, and mentoring to guide them through their business journey. Building on the success of last year’s bursary scheme, our goal is to support 60 people progressing to start their businesses and benefiting from the grant. The bursary can be used to cover a range of start-up expenses, including equipment, software, marketing materials, and operational costs. Whether the new business operates from home or a dedicated premises, and whether full-time or part-time, we can support ventures across all sectors, from crafts and childminding to construction, retail, hospitality, and delivery services.” The programme is now open for applications. To express your interest, please email [email protected], call 028 7034 7034, or visit https://lnkd.in/dFdTW7pX. (Picture caption) Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Ciarán McQuillan launches the Business Seed Fund with Marc McGerty from the Labour Market Partnership.  https://lnkd.in/eFPkahQc