Do you want to grow your business with emerging digital technologies? Increase your efficiency? Reduce your downtime? Get to market faster?
If you’re a manufacturing business looking to increase the use of technology and expand your business capabilities, the Made Smarter programme could help you access advice, support and grant funding.
Whether you’re brand new to digital technology, or have already started your digitalisation journey, you can receive bespoke advice on anything from skills and leadership to innovation strategies.
Adopting new technology can feel challenging, but Made Smarter connects you with expert advice and support from leading industry specialists.
Boosting UK manufacturing through skills, collaboration, and innovation.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for Made Smarter support, the business must be:
- A manufacturer.
- An SME.
- Based in the Yorkshire and Humber region.
- Trading for at least two years, from commercial premises.
Through Made Smarter, you could access:
We assess your digital readiness and create a tailored Digital Roadmap, giving you a clear, future-focused plan to improve efficiency and security.
Support to address gaps in your digital capabilities. Projects vary in length, include dedicated consultancy, and offer up to 50% match funding.
Digital Manufacturing Leadership
Programme for senior leaders to build the knowledge and confidence to lead digital transformation, ending with a tailored Digital Growth Strategy.
Digital Manufacturing Champions
Programme for managers to develop skills for delivering digital projects, combining online learning, workshops, coaching, and site visits.
Fully funded internships bring fresh digital talent into your business to support areas like software development and digital strategy.
Grants of up to £20,000 (50% match funded) to support adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies for projects identified through your digital assessment.
Explore Made Smarter success stories:
Manufacturers are accelerating digital progress
In Thirsk, Treske partnered with Madonna Tsegha from Teesside University to unify fragmented customer data into a single CRM-ready platform, accelerating its digital sales strategy.
Bigger slice of market with automation
York-based pizza dough balls maker Great Balls of Flour is investing £100,000 in automation to boost productivity, double turnover and create new jobs, with Made Smarter support.
Made Smarter Backs Unity Racing on the Road to Singapore
Made Smarter Yorkshire is proud to continue its support for Unity Racing, a team of six exceptional college students competing in the renowned F1 in Schools competition.
Scarborough Manufacturer Boosting Innovation and Skills
The partnership between Castle Group and Made Smarter’s Mike Pennington has grown over several years, boosting both business performance and regional STEM engagement.
Meet Mike
I’m Mike Pennington, your dedicated guide to unlocking the potential of the Made Smarter programme.
As your point of contact, I’m here to assist you in every step of your journey towards manufacturing excellence.
Whether you’re looking to streamline operations, boost productivity, embrace digital transformation, or access capital grant support, I’ve got the expertise and resources to help you succeed.
Let’s have a conversation about how Made Smarter can revolutionise your manufacturing processes and propel your business forward in today’s competitive landscape.
Reach out to me today, and let’s embark on this transformative journey together.