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Made Smarter

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Made Smarter is a national programme that helps UK manufacturing SMEs adopt digital technology to raise productivity, cut waste and boost profits. It offers assessments, support, skills training, internships and grants through regional delivery partners.

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Its parts: Made Smarter North West, Made Smarter Yorkshire.

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Made Smarter Cyber Security Workshops

Made Smarter, Made Smarter Yorkshire

Fully funded cyber security training for manufacturers in Yorkshire and the Humber, delivered with Sheffield Hallam University across four levels from awareness to ISO 27001 certification.

Amount
Fully funded
Area
Yorkshire and the HumberLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
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Digital Manufacturing Leadership

Made Smarter

A fully funded nine-week course for senior and emerging leaders in Yorkshire-based SMEs who want to drive digital change. Participants attend all sessions and complete a project to shape their firm's growth plan.

Amount
Fully funded
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Yorkshire and the HumberLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
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Made Smarter Adoption Programme (Yorkshire and the Humber)

Made Smarter

Help for small and medium manufacturers in Yorkshire and the Humber to adopt digital technology: a free assessment and digital roadmap, intensive technical support from consultants with up to 50% match funding, and digital technology grants of up to £20,000 (50% match funded). Grants are paid after you spend.

Amount
Up to £20,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Yorkshire and the HumberLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
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Made Smarter Adoption Programme

The Growth Company

Support for small and medium-sized manufacturing and engineering businesses in the North West to adopt industrial digital technologies, including expert guidance, match funding, digital interns and leadership training.

Amount
Up to £20,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North West EnglandLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
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Digital Internships

The Growth Company

Funded student or recent graduate internships to support a business's digitalisation journey.

Amount
Up to £4,035
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Yorkshire and the HumberLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
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Made Smarter Adoption Programme

Made Smarter, North East Growth Hub

Support for small and medium-sized manufacturers in the North East and Tees Valley to adopt digital technology, with a digital roadmap, workshops, grants for expert technical advice and for new software or equipment, and fully-funded Digital Interns.

Amount
Grants to help purchase new software and/or equipment (up to 50% of the overall cost); grants for expert technical advice (amount not stated)
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East EnglandLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
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Yorkshire Digital Internships

Made Smarter

Funded internships for 2nd, 3rd and 4th year undergraduates and postgraduate students to work in manufacturing SMEs on digital transformation projects for up to 12 weeks.

Amount
Fully funded; grants are paid retrospectively
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Yorkshire and the HumberLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
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Digital Manufacturing Champions

Made Smarter

A fully funded eight-week course for managers who run digital projects in Yorkshire-based SMEs, covering leadership skills, Industry 4.0 technologies and a business implementation plan.

Amount
Fully funded (no amount stated)
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Yorkshire and the HumberLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
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Leading Digital Transformation (North West Adoption Leadership programme)

Made Smarter North West

A funded programme for senior leaders and managers in SMEs, mixing online and face-to-face sessions on digital strategy, identifying priorities and where digital tools can help.

Amount
Described as funded; no amount stated.
Deadline
Next cohort: January 2027
Area
North West EnglandLocal Landscape rating 7 out of 10
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Leading Change for Digital Champions

Made Smarter North West

A fully funded programme for operational Made Smarter Digital Champions who help lead changes and support teams to adopt new technology.

Amount
Described as fully funded; no amount stated.
Area
North West EnglandLocal Landscape rating 4 out of 10

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