Made Smarter South East is making it easier for makers, creators and manufacturers in the South East to innovate, upskill and grow their business by adopting industrial digital technologies.
Our fully funded package of support for eligible SMEs includes the opportunity to work with a team of experts to unlock the support you need to grow.
We’ll help you create a detailed action plan to digitally transform your business.
You could also access training programmes to increase your workforce’s digital skills, match-funded grants to purchase hardware or software, and leadership development support.
The programme is delivered from April 2025 until the end of March 2026.
REGISTER NOW TO GET STARTEDMade Smarter South East includes Berkshire, Brighton & Hove, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Hampshire, Kent, Medway, Oxfordshire, Solent, Surrey and West Sussex, with Surrey County Council acting as lead body for delivery.
Our Digital Transformation Specialists will assess each business that registers with the programme to ensure they are given the specialist support they need.
We will then help you to develop an action plan for adopting digital technology. This roadmap may include a leadership development programme, being offered a digital internship placement, or receiving a match funded grant.
We aim to connect makers to the digital tools that will help to transform the way they work. The programme will grow eligible SMEs through emerging digital technology and help them to cut costs, go to market faster, improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
A detailed diagnostic and assessment process will help firms to develop a strategic action plan towards Industrial Digital Technologies (IDT) Adoption. This includes investment recommendations within the business case.
The South East Adoption Leadership programme is delivered in partnership with the University of Salford. It offers online learning sessions, supported by collaborative events dependent on the requirements of the business.
Up to 50% match funding (Maximum of £20,000) is available for equipment (hardware or software)
Guidance on creating an effective digital roadmap to ensure the technology is taking your business in the right direction.