Paused – Digital Enterprise Grant

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At the start of the year the LEP launched a grant scheme to encourage businesses to invest in a digital transformation. This meant businesses based in the Leeds city areas could apply for 40% funding of any digital investment of up to £12,500. (maximum grant of £5,000)

Since the launch, the Digital Enterprise invest in digital schemes has been inundated with applications, over 330 within 6 weeks, which has meant they have had to temporarily suspend the scheme.

The funding applications were paused as of 24th March @ 17:00 so that over the next 12 weeks the team at digital enterprise headquarters can work through the back log of applicants.

(Please note – anybody that has applied before the cut of date will be processed as normal. )

This however doesn’t mean you have missed out. Muz, the programme’s manager said, “There is no need to panic, the scheme will be re-opening in June”.

So, if you are still looking to apply for a free £5,000 then make sure you are ready in June when the programme re-opens. The re-opening also coincides with the launch of digital knowledge exchange service which will include:

  • Business Management & Digital Workshops,
  • Masterclasses on business growth amongst other things,
  • Mentoring support.

To find out whether you can apply and how to do so read our Digital Enterprise Funding guide here.

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About Roy Moody

Whether its electric cars or the latest Apple products Roy has always been an early adopter and technology evangelist. Personality profiling however suggests Roy is either mad or a genius! Hmmmmm