Manufacturing Funding Available
Grow your business with our fully-funded support.
Backed by world-renowned businesses and the UK government, Made Smarter supports manufacturers in the North West on their journey to digitalisation through funding.


Through expert advice from Made Smarter, Visual Architects received digital technology funding that reduced their outsourced production by 70%.
Lefteris Angelidis Managing Director, Visual Architects"The rocket fuel we needed to create a digital roadmap, invest in new technology and embed employee skills."


Through trusted tech advice from Made Smarter, Lynn Lloyd Soft furnishings were able to use time more efficiently and increase production.
Lynn Lloyd Managing Director, Lynn Lloyd Soft Furnishings"The new system has streamlined our making process, track orders and move them through the factory with ease."


Through technical expertise from Made Smarter, Bindatex received technology funding that reduced
manufacturing lead time by 25%.
Christopher Lever Managing Director, Bindatex"Made Smarter has been transformational for us, developing a digital strategy and investing in technology to give us better process control."


Through workforce development training from Made Smarter, Arden Dies developed effective leadership strategies to manage digital change.
Sarah Poynter Operations Manager, Arden Dies"Our digital interns have helped us with guidance, support, and advice around new technologies, materials, and processes that we didn't know about."


Through leadership advice from Made Smarter, Starlight bedrooms identified opportunities for productivity gains & created new jobs.
Rob Langford Operations Director, Starlight Bedrooms"The advice, support and expertise we've received has given us the confidence to invest in digital tools & technology."


Through workforce advice & training from Made Smarter, The Bury Black Pudding Company unleashed the capabilities of digital manufacturing.
Richard Morris Managing Director, The Bury Black Pudding Company"Introducing technology has given us clearer production visibility and freed up our people to do higher-value, more rewarding jobs."


Thorough organisational workforce development support from Made Smarter, Crystal Doors accessed digital interns to mentor & enable organisational change.
Richard Hagan Managing Director, Crystal Doors"Bringing in a digital intern has doubled the pace of our transformation and been incredible for our project.”


Through leadership advice from Made Smarter, Atec Engineering Solutions recruited a digital intern that helped optimise production lead time, boosting manufacturing revenue.
John Bowden Managing Director, Atec Engineering Solutions"The digital roadmap helped us understand how small process changes can make a big difference to our business."

Are you a manufacturer based in the North West? Made Smarter can help your business through the adoption of emerging tech with technology grants, skills & leadership training and transformation workshops.
Our programme has already secured £4.6m of matched funding for 241 projects, creating 1,177 new jobs, with 80% of organisations experiencing a boost in profits.
Our free business support ensures manufacturers don't need to take out any loans. Up to £20,000 worth of funding is available to manufacturers and makers - and Made Smarter can help you access this.
- Free Manufacturing Support
- No Loans or Payback Required
- Increase profits
- Maximise efficiency
- Reduce lead times