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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START
An incentive to help you hire unemployed Nova Scotians.
Student Summer Skill Incentive (SKILL)
A wage subsidy to reduce the cost of hiring post-secondary students for quality summer jobs if you work for a non-profit or registered charity.
Job Creation Partnership
A funding incentive to help you hire unemployed Nova Scotians for community projects that will help them achieve their full-time employment goals.
Graduate to Opportunity (GTO)
A 2-year salary incentive that reduces the cost of hiring recent post-secondary graduates for full-time, permanent jobs.
Energy Training Program
A wage subsidy to help you hire post-secondary students or grads for a summer work experience in the energy sector.
Co-op Education Incentive (CO-OP)
Wage assistance when you hire university or community college co-op students for career-related work terms.
Apprenticeship START
Funding to help you hire an apprentice from a diverse group or in a rural area.
Global Innovation Clusters
Supports AI adoption, scale‑up and commercialization through resources and networking opportunities.
Innovative Solutions Canada
Provides funding to develop new innovations and test cutting‑edge prototypes in real‑life settings.
Women Entrepreneurship Strategy
Provides funding, mentorship, training and growth opportunities for women entrepreneurs through partner organizations.
Black Entrepreneurship Program
Supports Black entrepreneurs through Black‑led organizations and financial institutions offering funding and mentorship.
2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program
Provides targeted support, including funding and mentorship, for 2SLGBTQI+ SMEs across Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Canadian manufacturing grants