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.
UK Manufacturing Grants
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Business Development Grant Scheme – Scarborough
Grants to help new start-up and established SMEs looking to grow or relocate to the Borough of Scarborough.
Business Boost Grants - Elmbridge
Grants for projects that help the Elmbridge economy.
Business Assist - NBV
One-to-one advisory sessions and specialised workshops available for businesses in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Greater Lincolnshire.
Business advice, start-up services and business support - Essex
1:1 advice, signposting, start-up services, training and premises.
Biorenewables Development Centre (BDC) – Yorkshire
Support for scientists and business specialists to solve a process, material, or product development challenge.
Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) - UK
Advice on good practice in employment and employment relations.
AD:VENTURE Business Growth Grant
A Growth Grant available to new businesses in West Yorkshire.
AD:VENTURE
Provides free business development support and guidance.
Access to finance - Greater Manchester and Lancashire
Access to finance is a scheme for businesses who need help raising finance for growth.
UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) - Nottingham
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a funding programme that aims to support local businesses and communities.
Exhibitions and trade missions
This support service from Invest Northern Ireland focuses on Exhibitions and Trade Missions, designed to help local businesses break into international markets and scale globally. By facilitating presence at major global events, Invest NI helps companies showcase their products, meet potential buyers, and navigate the complexities of foreign trade with the help of in-market experts.
Knowledge Transfer Partnership
This support service from Invest Northern Ireland and Innovate UK focuses on the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) scheme, a unique program that connects businesses with academic expertise to solve strategic challenges. The initiative facilitates a three-way collaboration between a business, a high-calibre graduate (known as an Associate), and a university or college to drive innovation and competitive advantage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about UK manufacturing grants