Thursday, December 12, 2024

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Split Spaces Secures Funding To Drive Digital Transformation

Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday businesses and community organisations will have better access to the tools and training they need to grow and thrive in an increasingly digital market thanks to funding secured by Split Spaces.

Split Spaces Manager Kirra Tully said the funding would enable Split Spaces to provide valuable training to enhance digital innovation for businesses, start-ups, and communities throughout the entire Mackay Isaac Whitsunday (MIW) region.

She said the REP program aimed to drive regional growth by enabling organisations like Split Spaces to promote digital transformation and innovation.

“This funding is a significant step for our region,” Ms Tully said.

“It will allow us to enhance digital innovation and provide essential tools for local businesses to thrive in the digital economy.

“This is training that businesses across the Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday regions have been calling for, for a long time.

“Now, we have the opportunity to deliver this in a way that suits businesses and provide clear and useful training they can immediately use to work more effectively and efficiently in their businesses.”

Ms Tully said other key initiatives to be delivered as part of the training included:

Enhancing Digital Capacity: Digital toolkit to provide local businesses with insights to improve their digital maturity and operational efficiency.

Tech Verge Event: To showcase the region's innovation capabilities across small business month.

Fostering Collaboration: Strengthening partnerships among regional stakeholders to create a collaborative innovation ecosystem.

Supporting SME Growth: Offering tailored mentoring and workshops to equip businesses with the skills and resources needed for effective digital scaling and innovation.

“These initiatives reflect the strategic goals of the Split Spaces Future Growth Strategy,
positioning the MIW region as a leader in digital growth,” Ms Tully said.

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