Businesses across Scotland are set to benefit from a new £10m DigitalBoost Development Grant from Business Gateway and the Scottish Government.
The fund is aimed at helping businesses train staff and invest in their digital capabilities.
DigitalBoost provides webinars, a free health check, one-to-one support from a digital expert, online tutorials and practical guides on topics including social media, cyber resilience, data analytics, digital marketing strategy and e-commerce.
VAT registered companies will be able to access up to £25,000 while non-VAT registered business can get up to £5,000 of funding.
This launch follows a successful pilot grant scheme in last autumn with existing DigitalBoost clients.
The fund is now open and accepting applications.
Finance Secretary Kate Forbes said: “The firms that have coped best during the pandemic are invariably those that have been able to adapt with the help of digital tools.
“This funding will provide an immediate boost and will support businesses to adopt digital technologies to improve productivity, increase resilience and drive growth.
“Supporting SMEs on their digital journey is key to Scotland’s economic recovery, our future prosperity and our net-zero ambitions and I encourage business owners to take up this valuable opportunity.”
Business Gateway is delivered by local authorities throughout Scotland and works in collaboration with a variety of organisations to help deliver the best advice and support to Scottish businesses.
Convention of Scottish Local Authorities spokesperson, councillor Steven Heddle, explained: “Alongside this grant fund, the DigitalBoost programme will continue to provide other free support to businesses, helping them take advantage of technology so that they can adapt and thrive.”
