Funding And Advice To Boost Digital Transformation For Business

Companies can now take advantage of new funding and support to adopt digital technology to drive forward their business. 

Tees Valley Digital Transformation has launched to help businesses increase growth, cut costs and streamline their operations. 

Firms can benefit from one-to-one mentoring and gain access to online tools to boost digital knowledge in their business. 

Online workshops are also available on topics including eCommerce, website development, social media and digital marketing and cyber security. 

Applications are now open for companies to sign up for support, including grants of up to £3,000 to explore new technologies. 

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen said: “Digital technology now plays a vital role across all industries so it’s vital the right support is there to ensure our fantastic local businesses can take advantage to help them thrive. 

“This programme provides tailored support to help drive forward our area as a digital powerhouse leading the way in new technologies.” 

Business Board lead for the Digital Economy Imran Anwar said: “Becoming a digital business should be on every leader’s agenda. Tees Valley Digital Transformation can help organisations get the one-to-one support they may need from local experts who can help leverage and implement cutting-edge digital tools that not only address the immediate challenges of today’s landscape, but also position firms as a forward-thinking, digital-first enterprises.” 

The scheme is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).  

Tees Valley Digital Transformation is delivered by Like Us (NE) Ltd on behalf of the Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority, and the Tees Valley Business Board.  

To find out more visit www.teesvalley-ca.gov.uk/digital-transformation/