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Grant of up to £5,000 available to support business digitisation

The Digital Accelerator Scheme is an exciting new Accelerator programme for new and early-stage businesses in Lincoln, to support recovery from the impact of the pandemic.

Delivered through the University of Lincoln, the Digital Accelerator Scheme aims to give your business a big boost towards digitalisation, offering up to £5000 in grant funding, support for your business and your very own Digital Growth Plan!

What is digitalisation?

Digitalisation is the use of technology to transform and improve a business model, increase revenue and streamline processes.

This might mean diﬀerent things for diﬀerent types of business, from website and app development to mobile payment technology, ecommerce platforms or customer management software.

What’s included:

Up to £5000 grant funding
Specialist Workshops
Digital Growth Plan

You can use the Digital Accelerator Scheme to:

Set up an Ecommerce website
Introduce online booking systems
Buy or develop some software
Access a Digital Consultant
Introduce electronic payment methods
Improve the way you communicate
Manage your teams better
Facilitate flexible working
and more!

Click here to access the expression of interest.

Please ensure that you fulfil the following eligibility criteria:

You are currently trading
You have been in business for less than 24 months
Your business is based in the City of Lincoln
A retail, hospitality/tourism or digital business

If you do not fulfil these criteria, please visit the Business Lincolnshire Growth Hub for further support and advice for your business or Productivity Programme or Productivity Hubs

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