Overview

This is a project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

DS³ is funded under PEACEPLUS Theme 2.4 Smart Towns & Villages. The project offers free digital mentoring, skills development and community-focused digital inclusion activities across seven council areas:

• Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council
• Mid Ulster District Council
• Cavan County Council
• Donegal County Council
• Leitrim County Council
• Monaghan County Council
• Sligo County Council

What supports are available?

Participants can access a digital skills needs assessment with a digital champion or mentor and attend digital skills workshops covering topics such as:

1. E-commerce and online sales
2. Social media and digital marketing
3. Cybersecurity and GDPR
4. AI tools and automation
5. Video and podcast production
6. Cloud tools and collaboration
7. Plus more areas to be made available

In addition supports will be rolled out through Mobile Digital Labs (led by Ulster University & Leitrim County Council)

Two mobile labs will travel across council areas offering:

• Digital fabrication technologies
• Digital multimedia tools

These labs support hands-on digital experimentation, complementing the digital learning workshops.

Alongside this, a new digital platform will help 14 towns and villages become smarter, more connected and future-ready by supporting new ideas, services, and digital collaboration.

Whether you are looking to grow your business, improve your organisation's digital capabilities, or build your own confidence using digital technology, DS3 can provide personalised support to help you achieve your goals. 

The project is available to SMEs and micro businesses located in rural towns and villages across the Cavan County Council area.

Register Your Interest

If you would like to benefit from free digital mentoring and support, please complete our Expression of Interest Form using the link below and a member of the DS3 team will be in touch.

DS3 - WP1 - Expression of Interest Form – Fill in form

What are the eligibility criteria? 

This programme will be of interest to SMEs, micro businesses, community/voluntary groups and individuals located in rural towns and villages with populations under 18,000, in the above listed council areas.

The DS3 Project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB)