Help to Grow: Digital

Help to Grow: Digital is a digital transformation scheme that helps SMEs to choose, buy and integrate software into their business.

Eligible SMEs will be able to receive a discount on the following software types:

  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Digital Accounting
  • eCommerce

The discount is up to 50% or £5,000 (excluding VAT) towards the cost of buying one approved software in the Help to Grow: Digital scheme.

The scheme also offers free, impartial advice on what is best for your business. Learn more about how the software in this scheme can boost your business, discover the free eLearning modules or find your software solution.

To be eligible for the support your business must meet the following criteria:

  • UK registration. Your business must be registered in the UK and be registered with either Companies House or be a registered society listed on the Financial Conduct Authority’s Mutuals Register.
  • Have traded for over 12 months. Your business must have been actively trading for over 12 months prior to the date of application.
  • 1 – 249 employees. Your business must have a minimum of 1 employees, but no more than 249. Read our General Guidance for more information about employee criteria.
  • New software. Your business must be purchasing the approved software for the first time.

To apply for a discount you will need to:

Step 1: Choose your software

Step 2: Provide information about you and your company as part of the eligibility and fraud checks

Step 3: Once the checks are complete, you’ll receive an email. Confirm your email address to continue

Step 4: Wait to receive your email confirming if you’ve passed the eligibility and fraud checks

Step 5: If successful, you’ll receive a unique link. Use it on the supplier’s website to buy your chosen software

All discounts need to be redeemed within 30 days from issue. After 30 days you will need to reapply.

To apply or find out more, please visit the Help to Grow: Digital microsite.