Made Smarter - South East

Made Smarter is a programme for manufacturing companies in the South East of England area.

• From: Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
• Published: 28 October 2026

• Type of support: Finance, Equity, Grant, Loan and Expertise and advice
• Business stage: Start-ups (1-2 years trading)
• Industry: Manufacturing
• Number of employees: 0 to 9 employees and 10 to 249 employees
• Region: South East

What can you get?

A programme for manufacturing companies in the South East of England. Made Smarter is designed to help accelerate growth, boost productivity and increase competitive edge through new digital technologies.

This includes support from Technical Experts to help businesses switch to advanced and automated technologies, up to 50% match-funding, specialist advice, leadership training and student placements.  

Who is it for?

Manufacturing businesses trading longer than two years, with a turnover above £100,000.

to the Made Smarter website