NORTHERN Ireland charities and social enterprises are set to benefit again from the Techies in Residence programme, now open for applications.
The programme which was originally designed by Building Change Trust has supported 19 innovative projects across the north since it was launched in 2015. It sees VCSE (voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations) matched with tech professionals to help them solve a social challenge using digital technology and is being delivered by Innovate NI in partnership with the Community Foundation.
Projects supported to date include the JAM Card, which allows people with a learning difficulty, autism or communication barrier to tell others that they need ‘Just A Minute’ discreetly and easily when they are in customer service situations.
Techies in Residence is now open for applications via the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland’s website and a series of information sessions will also take place across Northern Ireland during October and November for those considering applying.
Applications close on December 7 and details of the application process and the workshops can be accessed at www.communityfoundationni.org/apply
