Are you ready to go digital?

Get a grant of up to £5,000 to support digitisation of your business

Plus Specialist Workshops & 1:1 Support

Up to 25 places available!

Applications Now Closed

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.

The Digital Accelerator Scheme is an exciting new Accelerator programme for new and early-stage businesses in Lincoln. 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 own Digital Growth Plan!

What's included:

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Up to £5000
grant funding

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Specialist
Workshops

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Digital
Growth Plan

You can use the
Digital Accelerator Scheme to:

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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

Introduce Inventory Management systems

Buy some technology to help your business

Manage your team better

Facilitate flexible working

Offer improved services to your customers

Manage data more effectively

What happens from here:

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Fill out the form here to Express your Interest.

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One of our team will be in touch with you to confirm your acceptance on to the scheme.

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You will receive a call from our Digitalisation Expert.

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Submit a full application form for the grant funding.

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Attend online workshop 1 (90 minutes).

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Attend online workshop 2 (90 minutes).

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Attend a 1:1 online session where you complete your Digital Growth Plan.

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Your application goes to the panel.

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You find out if you have received the grant.

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Your business gets a boost!

In order to qualify for the Digital Accelerator Scheme, you must be:

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Based within
the City of Lincoln.

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Actively trading.

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A start-up or
early stage business
within your first 24 months.

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A retail, hospitality/tourism
or digital business.

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Apply now

If you are eligible and wish to be considered for the Digital Accelerator Scheme, please fill in the form below to express your interest.

Applications Now Closed

What happens next

One of our team will be in touch regarding your application by 3rd Jan 2022.

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Not sure if this is for you?

Find out about some of the great support on offer from the University of Lincoln’s Productivity Programme, Productivity Hubs and the Business Lincolnshire Growth Hub.