Digital Transformation Flexible Fund
DTFF call 5: Register your interest in applying
The Digital Transformation Flexible Fund (DTFF) helps small and micro businesses in Northern Ireland invest in advanced digital technologies. It provides grants to support businesses in buying essential equipment for digital transformation.
The fund supports innovative technologies like:
- 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
To qualify, your investment must transform your business, not just digitise existing processes. Grants range from £5,000 to £20,000 and cover up to 70% of project costs. Applicants must contribute at least 30% of the total project cost.
For programme details and eligibility, read the full DTFF applicant guidance.
Interested in applying?
DTFF funding is available through calls.
Expressions of interest (EoI) for call 5 are now open until midday on 11 July 2025.
Submit an EoI for DTFF call 5.
Submitting an EoI does not guarantee funding, but ensures you receive updates and can prepare ahead of the call 5 opening.
Pre-briefing sessions
Applicants should attend a pre-application briefing before submitting an EoI to learn about DTFF's aims and the steps required to apply for funding.
Online pre-briefing sessions
- 09 June 2025 - online (via MS Teams)
- 20 June 2025 - online (via MS Teams)
In-person pre-briefing sessions
- 11 June 2025 - Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council
- 11 June 2025 - Ards and North Down Borough Council
- 12 June 2025 - Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
- 13 June 2025 - Belfast City Council
- 13 June 2025 - Fermanagh and Omagh District Council
- 16 June 2025 - Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
- 16 June 2025 - Mid Ulster District Council
- 17 June 2025 - Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
- 17 June 2025 - Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council
- 18 June 2025 - Mid and East Antrim Borough Council
- 19 June 2025 - Derry City and Strabane District Council
Find further details and registration for these sessions here.
Supporting Digital Transformation webinar series
William J Clinton Leadership Institute held eight webinars to support the ambitions of the DTFF and provide advice and information to potential applicants. You can catch up on these webinars to learn more about key DTFF topics and funding.
Go Succeed digital transformation support
Go Succeed offers specialist mentoring to help your business transform using digital technologies. Mentors can help with various aspects of technology adoption, including implementation, staff training, digital strategy, and more. Up to 15 hours of support is available. Find out about the Go Succeed digital transformation mentoring support.
First published 20 October 2023