Northern Ireland's smallest firms feel the squeeze most. Software should take some of the weight.
We work with businesses in Belfast and across Northern Ireland in UK hours, with a senior engineer on every call and a fixed quote in pounds, in writing, before you commit.
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Business in Belfast, in numbers.
Belfast has 11,485 registered businesses, 96 per cent of them micro or small (ONS, 2026). Professional services lead the count, followed by retail, arts and other services, and hospitality. The city also has strong clusters in cyber security, AI and data, and fintech.
When the smallest firms are under the most strain, every hour of admin saved matters.
In the NI Chamber and Queen's University survey for the second quarter of 2026, labour costs were the main pressure, and most firms reported higher energy and operating costs. Northern Ireland also has a rare advantage for anyone selling goods: access to both the UK internal market and the EU single market under the Windsor Framework. We build low-cost automation for small teams, and online shops that handle pricing, delivery and VAT for customers in both markets.
Sources: ONS UK Business Counts 2026, via Nomis; NI Chamber, Q2 2026 Quarterly Economic Survey; Invest NI, Groundwork for Growth; Invest NI, dual market access.
What we build for Belfast businesses.
Based in Belfast? Talk it through with an engineer.
Thirty minutes with a senior engineer, free and with no obligation. Bring the problem, not a brief.
Support for Belfast businesses going digital.
Help that exists whether or not you work with us. Check each scheme's own page for current eligibility before you plan around it.
The full practice, for Belfast.
AI
4 servicesSoftware
5 servicesOnline and growth
4 servicesWays to work with us
6 servicesWorking with us from Belfast.
What clients say.
Digitechnique made a customer-friendly website. They left no stone unturned to make our website as appealing as possible. Additionally, they helped us with effective digital marketing and social media services. We would like to recommend their services to others.
Working with Digitechnique has been a pleasant experience. They are dedicated and passionate people who focus on better customer service. We look forward to a lasting and fruitful relationship.
The dynamic website of NGIT never fails to convert the traffic into potential prospects. Rohan and his team have been professional and always provide unsurpassed services. They helped our organisation grow exponentially.
How a project actually runs.
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01 Weeks 1 to 2
Discover, honestly.
A written brief covering goals, users, scope, risks and how success is measured. You get a fixed quote and a timeline before you commit to anything.
You receive- A project brief
- A scope document
- A fixed quote and timeline
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02 Weeks 2 to 4
Design, fast.
Wireframes before visuals. The riskiest screen is prototyped first, because that is where wrong assumptions hide.
You receive- A clickable prototype
- A design system
- An updated plan
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03 Week 4 onwards
Build, in slices.
Senior engineers, a demo every week and a shared board you can open at any time. Something real works every week.
You receive- Weekly working demos
- A staging site to try
- Progress notes in plain English
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04 Launch week
Launch, from a checklist.
A checklist, not a ceremony: speed, analytics, security, accessibility, structured data and a rollback plan. We go live together on a call.
You receive- The live product
- A launch report
- Training for your team
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05 Afterwards
Grow, measurably.
New features, SEO and AI visibility, and reporting against the numbers we agreed at the start.
You receive- Monthly outcome reports
- A roadmap that adapts
- A quarterly review
Tell us what you want to build or fix.
A senior engineer reads it, not a sales team, and replies within one working day. If it is a fit, you get a scoped proposal with a timeline and a fixed quote.
Send a messageThirty minutes on a video call, at a time that suits you. No obligation, and no sales pitch.
Book a consultationFrequently asked questions.
Do you work with businesses in Belfast?
Yes. We work with businesses in Belfast and across Northern Ireland in UK hours, with video calls, a shared project board and a weekly demo. You can ring us on 07723 431000 on any working day, and a senior engineer joins every call, from the first conversation to launch.
Can you build an online shop that sells into Great Britain and the EU?
Yes. We set up delivery options, pricing, VAT and product information for customers in both markets, so the checkout shows the right total for each. Dual market access applies to goods, and the product rules vary, so confirm what applies to your range with Invest NI or an adviser.
Can Groundwork for Growth funding be used for our project?
Possibly. Invest NI's programme offers up to £15,000 for product development, marketing and market development to businesses that are not yet Invest NI clients. Eligibility is Invest NI's decision, so check its guidance first. We can then scope the work to fit.
Can you work under Northern Ireland law?
Yes. Each project's statement of work names the governing law, and we are happy to agree the law and courts of Northern Ireland with a Northern Ireland client. As with any contract, ask your solicitor to review the terms before you sign.
Still have a question? Ring 07723 431000 and speak to an engineer.