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
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Business Expansion Grants
Grants to help job creation and exports in micro businesses, start-ups and growing businesses in Dublin City.
Priming Grants
Grants to help job creation and exports in micro businesses, start-ups and growing businesses in Dublin City.
Feasibility Grants
Grants to help job creation and exports in micro businesses, start-ups and growing businesses in Dublin City.
Lean for Business
The Lean for Business grant is designed to support businesses in implementing lean principles and improving their operational efficiency.
Access Advice : Digital Discovery
Supports companies to introduce new digital technologies and solutions into their operations
Digital For Business
This is a scheme designed to provide clients of Údarás na Gaeltachta with a digital advantage
Consultancy Services
This scheme provides assistance to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) for the provision of expert advice
Grad Start
A grant to support graduate startups
Access Advice: Small Strategic Consultancy
Irish-owned businesses operating in the manufacturing or internationally traded services
Innovation for Growth
Senior leadership coaching and masterclasses for future innovation
New Markets Validation Grant
Conduct market research to validate the selected market
Training Funding Support
Invest in training of management and staff to increase company competitiveness
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Irish manufacturing grants