Manufacturing Business Grants
UK manufacturing has access to significant grant funding for modernisation and growth. Made Smarter, regional growth programmes, and capital investment schemes support manufacturers to increase productivity and adopt new technologies.
Made Smarter Programme
Made Smarter provides grants for manufacturers to adopt digital technologies including robotics, AI, additive manufacturing, and Industrial IoT. Regional hubs offer support alongside grant funding.
Capital Equipment Grants
Various regional programmes offer capital grants for manufacturing equipment. These typically fund 20-50% of machinery costs and require job creation or productivity targets.
Energy Efficiency Support
Manufacturing businesses can access grants for energy efficiency improvements, decarbonisation projects, and renewable energy adoption. These reduce costs while meeting sustainability targets.
Canadian Manufacturing Grants
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Northern Ontario innovation funding
Funding for innovation projects in Northern Ontario communities and businesses
Innovation ecosystems in southern Ontario
Funding to develop strong regional networks that support business growth, innovation and entrepreneurship
Southern Ontario business innovation
Funding to accelerate the growth of innovative businesses and commercialization of new technologies
Quebec innovation funding
Funding for technology transfer, technology adoption and innovation in Quebec
Innovative communities (Atlantic Canada)
Funding for strategic projects that build the economies of Atlantic Canadian communities
Atlantic innovation funding
Funding for the development of innovative products and services in Atlantic Canada
Canadian International Innovation Program
Global innovation funding, accelerated access to global markets and on-the-ground support for international R&D
Innovation funding for institutions
Funding for infrastructure projects focused on cyberinfrastructure, collaboration and innovation
Tax credits for research and development
Tax credits for scientific research and experimental development
Indigenous Participation Fund
The Indigenous Participation Fund (IPF) provides funding to improve the capacity of Indigenous communities to participate in consultation related to mineral exploration and mine development, and economic opportunities associated with the minerals sector.
Global Innovation Clusters
Support for AI adoption, scale-up and commercialization, as well as other resources.
Women Entrepreneurship Strategy
The Women Entrepreneurship Strategy is a government-wide initiative to support women entrepreneurs in Canada. Supports women entrepreneurs through organizations offering funding, mentorship, training and growth opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Canadian manufacturing grants