Are you a manufacturer looking to accelerate the growth of your business but struggling to understand the best route forward? 

We understand that adopting new technology can be daunting, and that's why we support you throughout your journey to digitalisation, whatever stage you are currently at, Made Smarter can help.

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Starting your digital journey
  • How can digital technology help me?

    If you spend most of your days trying to resolve reoccurring issues such as machine downtime, meeting customer demand, manual tasks causing delays and lack of the right data to support decisions – technology could be the solution. There are so many benefits that investment in technology can bring to your business. Reducing inefficiencies and cutting waste, increasing your sales growth and new market opportunities, overcoming capacity and resource issues, boosting your competitiveness, and increasing resilience, agility and innovation.

  • What support is available?

    There is a range of support available including:  

  • Am I eligible?

    Made Smarter Adoption is open to small and medium-sized manufacturing and engineering businesses that have manufacturing premises in England.

    Register your business today

  • What are the technologies?

    Made Smarter is supporting manufacturers with the adoption of Industrial Digital Technologies such as:  

    • Additive Manufacturing 
    • Data And Systems Integration 
    • Robotics And Process Control Automation 
    • The Industrial Internet Of Things (Sensors)  
    • Artificial Intelligence And Cognitive Learning
    • Virtual, Augmented And Mixed Realities 
    • Industrial Cybersecurity  
    • Mobile Devices And Wearable Tech.

    Find out more about the digital technologies.

Localised support for adoption
  • East Midlands

    If you are a small or medium-sized manufacturer in the East Midlands, you can access: 

     

    Learn more about the Made Smarter adoption support offered in the East Midlands

    Made Smarter East Midlands is delivered by the Lincolnshire County Council on behalf of the East Midlands Cluster.

  • East Of England

    If you are a small or medium-sized manufacturer based in the East of England, we’re here to help you take the next step on your digital journey. You can access: 

    • A personalised plan for digital transformation, supported by a manufacturing expert
    • Digital consultancy, provided to help you execute your plan
    • Support for digital change management to empower you and your team 
    • Access to funding to help with the purchase of new technology and equipment 
    • A peer-to-peer network of manufacturers coming together to create best practice and state their case for additional support

    Learn more about the Made Smarter in the East of England by signing up here.

    The programme is delivered by the Norfolk County Council and supports Essex, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.

  • London

    The Made Smarter adoption programme aims to empower and support London's manufacturing businesses. Delivered by London & Partners on behalf of the Greater London Authority, the programme offers bespoke digital technology advice, strategic support, and a blend of in-person and remote workshops to help businesses identify and implement effective digital solutions.

    If you are a small or medium-sized manufacturer based in London, you can access:

    • Impartial advice and guidance from digital technology specialists
    • A digital acceleration session and bespoke digital roadmap for your business
    • Advice on how to ensure your people, culture and organisation are ready for digital transformation
    • Match funded grants of up to £20K for the purchase of hardware and software
    • Leadership & Management Training programme
    • Organisational Workforce Development programme
    • A digital intern to help with your technology strategy or implementation.

    The programme is delivered by London & Partners on behalf of the Greater London Authority. 

    Learn more about the Made Smarter adoption support in London.

  • North East

    If you are a small or medium-sized manufacturer based in the North East, you can access: 

    Learn more about the Made Smarter adoption support offer in the North East

    The programme is delivered by the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (North East LEP) and Tees Valley Business

  • North West

    If you are a small or medium-sized manufacturer based in the North West, you can access: 

    Learn more about the Made Smarter adoption support offer in the North West

    The programme is delivered by The Growth Company in conjunction with Boost, the Business Growth Hub, Cheshire and Warrington LEP, Cumbria LEP, and The Growth Platform. 

  • West Midlands

    If you are a small or medium-sized manufacturer in the West Midlands, you can access: 

    Learn more about the Made Smarter adoption support offer in the West Midlands

    The programme is delivered by the Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership (CWLEP) Growth Hub, in-conjunction with the Growth Hubs in Greater Birmingham and Solihull, the Black Country, Worcestershire Business Central, The Marches, Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. 

  • South East

    If you are a small or medium-sized manufacturer or maker based in the South East, you can access:

    • Impartial advice and guidance from digital technology specialists
    • A diagnostic workshop and bespoke digital roadmap for your business
    • Advice on how to ensure your people, culture and organisation are ready for digital transformation
    • Match funded grants of up to £20K for the purchase of hardware
    • Digital Champions workforce development programme
    • A funded digital intern to help with your technology strategy or implementation. 

    Learn more about the Made Smarter adoption support offer in the South East

    The programme is delivered by Surrey County Council, acting as lead body across Berkshire, Brighton & Hove, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Hampshire, Kent, Medway, Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire, Solent, Surrey and West Sussex.

  • South West

    If you are a small or medium-sized manufacturer based in the South West, you can access:

    • Impartial advice and guidance from digital technology specialists - Register for a fully-funded assessment
    • A fully funded digital acceleration session and bespoke digital roadmap for your business
    • Fully funded advice on how to ensure your people, culture and organisation are ready for digital transformation
    • Match funded grants of up to £20K for the purchase of hardware and software
    • Fully funded digital transformation training programme
    • A fully funded digital intern to help with your technology strategy or implementation. 

    Register here to be part of the Made Smarter South West programme

    The programme is led by The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority and Cornwall Council in conjunction with The West of England Growth Hub,  The University of the West of England, SWMAS and The National Composites Centre amongst other delivery providers.

    To be eligible for support, SMEs must be registered and/or trading in the South West.

  • Yorkshire and the Humber

    If you're a small or medium-sized manufacturer based in Yorkshire, Made Smarter can help you adopt digital technology, with expert guidance, funded training, and grants of up to £20,000.

    What's on offer:

    • Impartial advice & a digital roadmap — our advisors assess your readiness and create a tailored transformation plan
    • Intensive Technical Support — consultancy-led projects with up to 50% match funding
    • Digital Technology Grants — up to £20,000 match-funded for capital investment
    • Digital Manufacturing Leadership — Equipping leaders with knowledge, strategy, and confidence to drive successful digital transformation
    • Digital Manufacturing Champions — A hands-on skills programme for operational managers and supervisors, providing a practical toolkit to lead and deliver digital adoption projects on the shopfloor
    • Fully Funded Digital Internships — up to 12 weeks / 480 hours of student talent

    Learn more about the Made Smarter adoption support offer in Yorkshire and the Humber


    The programme is delivered by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority in partnership with West Yorkshire Combined Authority, York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub, Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority.

  • Other regions

    An adoption programme is not currently available in your region, but there are a variety of other digital support programmes available across the UK. Please contact your local Business Growth Hub to see what else is available in your area or find out more about Made Smarter innovation programmes [link to innovation] 

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