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Digital Hangouts – expert advice for digital innovation in the creative sector

What is it?

Digital Hangouts is a specialist advice service designed to connect you with the insights and expertise you need. If you are navigating a digital challenge in your organisation, we can help you to solve a problem, innovate and grow.

What you’ll gain

  • A free 30-minute one-to-one online session with industry experts.
  • Personalised advice tailored to your organisation’s goals and challenges.
  • Exclusive video content from our digital innovation library.
  • A tailored grant search to identify potential funding opportunities.
  • Relevant reports and research to support your next steps.

How it works

  • Fill out our short enquiry form, and once we've assessed your needs, we’ll match you with the right adviser.
  • We ask a few questions to understand your organisation - scale, customer base, and projects - ensuring you get maximum value from your time.
  • We’ll provide a date and time for your session.

Our advisers come directly from the industry, bringing valuable knowledge, practical experience, and influential connections to help you move forward with confidence.

How do I find out more?

To make an enquiry about this service, please complete our short form and you will be in touch.

Who's eligible

Organisations of any size based within the Highlands and Islands region are eligible to apply.

How to apply

Please complete our form to apply for support through the Digital Hangouts service.

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HIE Digital Specialist Advice Grant

Our Digital Specialist Advice Grant offers organisations based in the Highlands and Islands area up to £5,000 towards consultancy on using digital technologies.

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