The Digital Surge Programme

The Digtal Surge Programme is a NI-wide programme, part funded by all 11 local authorities.  It will support businesses across all of Northern Ireland – that are deemed to have digital transformation potential and related ambitions across any sector.

Demystify and Inspire

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:

• Innovation Workshops (conveying the fundamentals of innovation and digital transformation)

• Advanced Technology Showcases (Demonstrating the art of the possible and demystify the technologies)

Embark on your Digital Transformation Journey

• 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 Digital Surge 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 below, we'll have a quick conversation with you to make sure this is the programme for you.

• Roadmap - Your Digital Surge Journey

  Download your Roadmap-your-Digital-Surge-Journey here.

• Robotics Cheat Sheets

  Download your Robotics Cheat Sheet here.

• Big Data Cheat Sheet

  Download your big data cheat sheet here.

• Immersive Tech Cheat Sheet

  Download your Immersive Tech Cheat Sheet here

• IoT Cheat Sheet

  Download your IoT Cheat Sheet here

• Blockchain Cheat Sheet

  Download your blockchain cheat sheet here

• AI Cheat Sheet

  Download your AI Cheat Sheet here

Apply Now

Complete the short application form below to register your interest in this programme. Please ensure you complete all the fields.

The Privacy Notice for this Programme can be accessed online https://antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/gdpr/economic-development-gdpr/

Disclaimer

Information provided through our programmes of support and services are for general information purposes only. Information provided is from  Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council. Whilst we shall use reasonable endeavours to ensure the information and advice we provide is up to date and accurate, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained within our suite of programme support, for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information or advice provided is therefore strictly at your own risk and  Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council shall have no liability to you in respect of same.