Made Smarter

UK Government / Innovate UK

Stage

Early revenue, Scaling

Location

North West, Yorkshire, North East, Midlands

Equity

No equity taken

Cost

Free (grant — 50% match-funded)

Delivery

In-person

AI / SaaSDeep techAny sector

Early revenueScaling

Government-backed programme helping UK manufacturers adopt industrial digital technologies — robotics, AI, IoT, digital twins, AR/VR. Co-funded grants cover up to 50% of technology adoption costs. Originally launched in the North West; expanded nationally from April 2025 to include Midlands, South West, South East and beyond. Grants typically up to £20k for technology projects. Also includes free digital transformation reviews, technology roadmapping, leadership workshops, and a national network of industrial digital technology advisors.

Why this programme

Raise funding

Up to 50% co-funding (grants to £20k) for tech adoption — non-dilutive and specifically built for manufacturing and industrial tech SMEs

Build product / validate MVP

Free digital transformation reviews and technology roadmapping alongside the grant, backed by a national advisor network

Scale & grow

Grant-funded digital technology adoption drives manufacturing productivity gains that directly support revenue growth and operational scaling

Interested in Made Smarter?

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