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Made Smarter South West – Digital Manufacturing Grant
Grant supporting manufacturing SMEs in the South West to adopt industrial digital technologies including automation, data systems, and advanced manufacturing tools. Package includes grant of up to £20,000 towards digital equipment and software, free 1:1 sessions with digital experts, fully funded student internship (up to 250 hours), and expert-led digital leadership training. Programme live from April 2026.
Published opportunity
- Funding
- Up to £20,000 (plus free training and internship)
- Location
- South West England
- Deadline
- 1 March 2027
- Provider
- West of England Combined Authority
Published criteria
Who this opportunity is for.
- Who can apply
- Manufacturing SMEs in the South West including Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, and Plymouth.
- Funding organisation
- Department for Business and Trade / West of England Combined Authority
- Location
- South West England
- Opens
- April 2026
- Closes
- March 2027
- Requirement
- Manufacturing SME in the South West region. Must be looking to adopt digital technologies to improve productivity. Spaces limited. Contact madesmarter@westofengland-ca.gov.uk to discuss eligibility.