Go Succeed Digital Transformation Support

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION SUPPORT

Go Succeed Digital Transformation Support

Go Succeed is offering specialist mentoring specifically designed to support your business to transform through the use of digital technologies and support you to access further support through the Digital Transformation Flexible Fund (DTFF).

Digital technology is transforming the way in which businesses operate, helping you to gain a competitive edge and achieve long term success.

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

The DTFF grants are worth between £5,000 and £20,000 and are designed to help small and micro businesses accelerate their digital transformation ambitions. If eligible, the grant can fund up to 70% of the cost of a project with 30% match funding from the applicant.


How can the Go Succeed Digital Transformation Support help me?

Mentors will provide specialised support to your business in the following ways:

Dedicated mentoring hours to help you with your digital transformation
Digital Transformation Flexible Fund (DTFF) application support
Identifying how to use advanced technologies to optimise your current processes
Identifying advanced technology funding opportunities
Building a roadmap for long-term transformation
Find suitable new tools to integrate with existing systems

Go Succeed Digital Transformation Support can help you if your businesses struggles with the following:
• Manual processes
• Lack of automation
• Workflow inefficiencies
• Data management issues

Our dedicated mentors can support you to navigate all the technical jargon to help you with your journey towards Digital Transformation and with your Digital Transformation Flexible Fund application form.

To be eligible for the Go Succeed Digital Transformation Support your business must meet the following criteria:

• Be VAT registered

• Micro or small in size, i.e., less than 50 FTE employees

• Based in Northern Ireland and operate within 1 of the 11 local Council areas

• VAT registered (VAT exempt businesses trading above the VAT threshold can access support)

• Actively trading for a minimum of 12 months

• Participants are not expected to be Invest NI clients

The following industries should apply for the Go Succeed Digital Transformation Support

Manufacturing & Production
Companies in this sector can benefit from process automation, data analytics and IoT Solutions to enhance efficiency.
• Engineering firms – implementing smart manufacturing technologies.
• Food & beverage manufacturers – digital traceability systems for compliance and supply chain optimization.
• Textile & apparel manufacturers – automation of production workflows and inventory management.
• Packaging companies – smart logistics tracking and automation of packaging lines.
• Joinerys – making wood products.

Professional services
• Businesses looking to modernize operations through cloud-based tools, automation, and improved data security.
• Architectural practices – BIM (building information modeling) integration and project management tools.

Healthcare & wellness
• Digital solutions to improve patient care, data management, and operational efficiency.
• Physiotherapy practices – digital scheduling, remote monitoring, and client tracking tools.
• Optometry clinics – digital eye-testing equipment and customer relationship management software.

Retail & wholesale (non-e-commerce focus)
• Companies needing inventory management, supply chain optimization, and operational enhancements.
• Wholesale distribution companies – ERP (enterprise resource planning) systems for better stock control.
• Furniture showrooms – augmented reality tools for showroom visualization and inventory tracking.
• Industrial equipment suppliers – predictive maintenance and smart inventory management.

Construction & trades
• Businesses looking to leverage digital tools for project tracking, compliance, and safety management.
• Construction contractors – project management and job tracking software.
• Building materials suppliers – automated stock control and logistics tracking.
• Plumbing & electrical services – field service management systems.
• Facilities management companies – IoT -based maintenance tracking and reporting.
• Civil engineering firms – digital project documentation and compliance tracking.

Logistics & transport
• Digital tracking, fleet management, and automation solutions for transportation efficiency.
• Freight & haulage companies – GPS tracking and fuel efficiency optimization.
• Courier & delivery services – route optimization and real-time tracking systems.
• Warehousing & storage companies – automation of inventory and warehouse management systems.

Agriculture & agri-tech
• Automation and monitoring solutions to improve productivity and compliance.
• Horticulture businesses – smart irrigation and climate monitoring systems.
• Food processing units – iot tracking for production quality and efficiency.
• Agricultural equipment suppliers – inventory tracking and predictive maintenance solutions.

Tourism & hospitality
• Operational efficiency improvements through digital tools and data-driven decision-making.
• Catering businesses – supply chain management and digital ordering solutions.
• Tour operators – customer experience tracking and booking automation systems.

Mentoring is provided on a first-come, first-served basis and places are limited. Support will be available until March 2025.

You are eligible to receive at least £2,124 (30%) towards a total project cost of £7,124

Please note that the funding is provided in arrears, meaning you must complete and pay for the project upfront and provide proof of payment.