Businesses in Omagh and across the Fermanagh & Omagh District Council area are being encouraged to explore the latest call of the Digital Transformation Flexible Fund (DTFF) — a significant opportunity to invest in advanced digital technology.
While the fund is open to eligible businesses right across Northern Ireland, it presents a particularly timely opportunity for companies in the Omagh area looking to modernise operations, improve efficiency, and compete in increasingly digital markets.
What support is available?
DTFF offers grants of £5,000 to £20,000, covering up to 70% of eligible project costs.
The focus is on genuine transformation — not simply digitising existing paperwork or upgrading software. Projects must demonstrate how technology will fundamentally improve productivity, innovation capacity, or business resilience.
Technologies supported include:
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Smart environments and the Internet of Things (IoT)
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Simulation, process automation and additive manufacturing
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Big data and analytics
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Immersive technologies
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Artificial intelligence and machine learning
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Blockchain technologies
For Omagh’s growing base of manufacturers, agri-food businesses, professional services, digital enterprises and creative industries, this funding could support automation, AI-driven decision-making, smarter production systems, or new digital service models.
Who can apply?
To qualify, your business must:
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Be based in Northern Ireland and operating within one of the 11 council areas
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Be a small or micro business
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Be VAT registered (or VAT exempt but trading above the VAT threshold)
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Have been trading for at least 12 months
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Have a Digital Transformation Plan (or similar)
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Focus on one or more of the six advanced digital technologies
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Not have received more than €300,000 in public funding over the past three financial years
Why this matters locally
Omagh continues to position itself as a hub for innovation, remote working, and digital enterprise. Access to funds like DTFF strengthens that ambition — enabling local businesses to adopt cutting-edge tools while creating high-value jobs within the district.
At the same time, the programme forms part of Northern Ireland’s wider push to improve productivity and digital adoption across the economy.
The programme is open to eligible businesses across all sectors except primary agriculture, forestry and fisheries. Read the full applicant and project eligibility criteria.
Submit your expression of interest
Expressions of interest for DTFF Call 7 are now open. You must complete an expression of interest to ensure you are eligible before working on a full DTFF application. If eligible, you will be given access to the Applicant Portal section and invited to submit a full application.
Deadline
Expressions of Interest for Call 7 close at midday on 27 February 2026.
Catch up on pre-briefing sessions
If you have missed Call 7 pre-briefing sessions, you can now view a recording.
For additional support, you can also access the recordings of the DTFF webinar series hosted by the William J. Clinton Leadership Institute. This eight-part series helps small and micro businesses understand how to leverage DTFF support for innovation and growth.
The DTFF is delivered by all local authorities in Northern Ireland under the Full Fibre Northern Ireland Consortium and supported by Invest Northern Ireland. The project is part-funded by the NI Executive, UK Government, Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs and all local authorities in Northern Ireland.
