You now need to make sure you can continue to comply with rules

until 15 June to apply for funding.

Digital Enterprise programme manager Muz Mumtaz said: “Cutting edge digital technology can have a significant impact on the success of a business and is a vital catalyst for business growth.

“A small investment can lead to a raft of improvements such as cost and time savings, better customer service and the opportunity to expand on the products or services you offer.

“It also provides the opportunity to be one step ahead of your competition.”

Since its launch in October, 2016, Digital Enterprise, which is backed by both the UK Government and the European Regional Development Fund, has agreed funding with more than 450 businesses in the Leeds city region, providing more than £1.7m for digital projects.

The investment is set to deliver a £5m boost to the regional economy and generate more than 1,200 jobs.

Up to 130 businesses will be able to take advantage of the latest round of funding.

To be eligible for Digital Growth Voucher funding, firms must trade in a business-to-business environment, rather than direct to consumers, employ between two and 250 people and generate less than €50m (approximately £43m) turnover.

They must also be based in one of the nine Leeds city region areas of Calderdale, Leeds, Bradford, York, Wakefield, Harrogate, Selby and Craven.

Go to www.digitalenterprise. co.uk for details.