Made Smarter
Made Smarter Adoption Programme (North East)
Support programme for North East manufacturers to invest in digital technology, people and processes, including grant funding for new technology and software. Suits SME manufacturers in the region.
What it pays for
Conditions to know about
Open to SMEs (under 250 employees) in manufacturing and advanced manufacturing in the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority and Tees Valley Combined Authority areas. Businesses receive a digital health check, workshops and grant funding for technology and software. Grant amount not stated.
How to apply
Applications go through the funder. Read their page for the full rules and the form.
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Source: Made Smarter: adoption programme by region. Last checked 11 Nov 2026. Read from the funder’s page by AI, with each key fact checked against the page text.
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Listed under Equipment, Training and hiring, Digital, England
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