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.
Irish Manufacturing Grants
47 grants found
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Start your sustainability journey
Employment Funding Support
Against a development plan to increase employment
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Irish-owned businesses operating in the manufacturing or internationally traded services
PhDStart
Compete for innovative graduate talent
Regional Development Feasibility Fund
Deliver regional impact with sectoral projects and initiatives
Key Manager Support
Attract senior leadership talent with funding of up to €150,000
Cyber Security Review Grant
The Cyber Security Review Grant provides an 80% grant (up to €3,000) for a clearly defined security review, supported by a certified cyber security expert, on a first‑come‑first‑served basis.
Research, Development & Innovation Fund
Develop new products, services and processes
Eureka - Innowwide
Innowwide is a market feasibility programme supported by the European Partnership on Innovative SMEs.
Eureka - Eurostars
Eurostars is part of the European Partnership on Innovative SMEs.
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Innovation for Growth
Senior leadership coaching and masterclasses for future innovation
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Irish manufacturing grants