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Digital Transformation Flexible Fund (DTFF)

Full Fibre Northern Ireland (FFNI) Consortium — led by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, delivered by all 11 NI councils, supported by Invest NI

Description

Grants for Northern Ireland small and micro businesses and social enterprises to adopt advanced digital technologies — AI, AR/VR and other immersive technologies, IoT, robotics, big data, blockchain, and systems integration — covering £5,000–£20,000 per project at up to 70% of eligible costs. Delivered jointly by all 11 Northern Ireland councils under the Full Fibre Northern Ireland Consortium rather than by any single council, so it is modelled here as one Northern Ireland-wide entry rather than duplicated across council-specific listings.

Amount

£5,000 – £20,000, covering up to 70% of eligible project costs

Deadline

Rolling / no fixed deadline

Eligibility summary

  • Available in: Northern Ireland.
  • Applicant must be a registered business.
  • Most relevant to: Technology & Digital.
Notes
Confirmed August 2026: still active, £5,000–£20,000 at up to 70% of costs matches the current dtff.co.uk figures. Runs in periodic competitive calls rather than continuously — as of this pass, Calls 4–6 have paid out claims and Call 7 is in the Letters of Offer/applicant-feedback stage (across all calls to date: 1,952 expressions of interest, 503 Letters of Offer worth ~£8.2m). Check the DTFF applicant portal for the next call's dates.
Requirement
Small and micro businesses and social enterprises operating anywhere in Northern Ireland, investing in advanced digital technologies.

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How to apply

Submit an Expression of Interest via the DTFF applicant portal (dtff.co.uk) during an open call; successful applicants proceed to a full application.

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Last verified: 19 August 2026. See the footer disclaimer — this is general information, not financial or tax advice.