HIE announces new digital transformation funding

Highlands and Islands businesses encouraged to embrace digital transformation with new funding

Organisations across the Highlands and Islands region are being invited to accelerate their digital transformation efforts through two funding opportunities:

The technology adoption grant aims to help companies unlock the benefits of digital adoption, which include cost reduction, faster decision-making, improved customer insights, lower carbon emissions, and increased revenue.

The specialist advice grant is available to cover the costs of 1-2-1 consultancy on digital technologies leading to an action plan or a feasibility study for your business.

Digital technologies that may be supported with a capital grant include:

  • Robots/robotics/cobotics
  • Sensor technologies
  • Internet of Things
  • Data innovation
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cyber security
  • Software development
  • Augmented reality / virtual reality / 3D visualisations
  • Additive manufacturing and laser machining
  • Cyber security solutions

Projects with an element of ‘deep tech’ will also be considered, e.g., blockchain, photonics, aerospace and space technologies, electronics, cyber threat intelligence and quantum computing.

Follow the links above for full details including eligibility and how to apply.

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