Superfast Business Cornwall, which aims to boost business competitiveness through digital technology, has announced funding for projects that develop new products and services and create jobs.

The service runs until March 2019 and is fully funded by the European Regional Development Fund, so there is no charge for eligible businesses, start-ups and social enterprises to take part. 

The support gives small and medium sized businesses in Cornwall the opportunity to learn about the benefits of exploiting the latest digital technology in small group workshops with a business adviser. 

This is followed by one-to-one bespoke support to develop an action plan to help the business adopt technology in line with their business strategy. Support from private sector specialists is also available.

Eligible businesses can also apply for funding of up to £25,000. The digital project must be enabled by superfast broadband. Grants can fund revenue elements of the project but not capital items or websites.

Businesses will need to be able to match fund 50% of the project and provide clear evidence of how the investment will lead to business growth and new jobs in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.

Examples of potential projects include new software development, remote monitoring, remote working, collaboration technologies, large data transfer, live high quality video streaming, moving resources to the Cloud, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and app development.

The deadline for applications is June 1.

Visit www.sfbcornwall.co.uk, email [email protected] or call 0345 6003936.