Made Smarter South East is a government-funded programme created to drive growth amongst the South East’s manufacturing SMEs and makers. The Made Smarter team will provide advice and support to manufacturers and makers to:
- help them switch to advanced and automated technologies
- identify the right technologies and tools
- and use them to make everyday improvements to your business.
Support elements include:
- Match-funding of up to £20,000 (50% is available)
- Expert advice, guidance and support
- Bespoke digital roadmap for your business
- Leadership training
- Workforce training
- Fully-funded student internship (up to 300 hours).
The programme is open to SME manufacturers and makers based in the South East. In order to be eligible businesses must have fewer than 250 employees and not be part of a wider group, or be funded by Private Equity, with a turnover below £44 million, and not have received state aid of more than £315,000 over the last three years.
Closing date: 31 March 2027
Find out more: Made Smarter South East: funding & support for manufacturers