East Midlands Combined County Authority
Made Smarter East Midlands
Match-funded grant for eligible East Midlands manufacturing SMEs to buy equipment or specialist advice for Industrial Digital Technology projects, alongside free digital support and training.
What it pays for
Conditions to know about
Open to eligible manufacturing SMEs in the East Midlands. Grant is up to 50% match funding, maximum £20,000 per company, for equipment and/or specialist advice for Industrial Digital Technology projects in listed disciplines. Programme runs until 31 March 2027.
How to apply
Applications go through the funder. Read their page for the full rules and the form.
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