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.
US Manufacturing Grants
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Associate Development Organizations (ADOs)
Local economic development partners in each of Washington’s 39 counties that help connect small businesses to resources, loans, grants, and support for growth.
City and Local Government Business Support
Many cities and towns in Washington offer support programs for small businesses, including grants, loans, fee waivers, tax incentives, and technical assistance.
Start Up Washington
Startup 365 is your starting point if you’re new to business or exploring funding options.
Export Finance Assistance Center of Washington (EFACW)
EFACW works with the international trade experts at the Washington State Department of Commerce to provide an integrated menu of services that help businesses implement their export strategy.
Export Washington
Export Washington helps small businesses in Washington State grow by selling their products or services internationally.
SBIR & STTR Innovation Grant Programs
Competitive grant funding from 11 federal agencies to help small businesses develop and test new products, ideas, or technology.
Skills & Pathways
A program that provides funding for skills and pathways in workforce development
Innovative Technology Transfer
A program that provides funding for innovative technology transfer in business and innovation
Key Clusters
A program that provides funding for key clusters in business and innovation
Small & Growing Businesses
A program that provides funding for small and growing businesses
Regions & Hubs
A program that provides funding for regions and hubs in communities and municipalities
People & Places
A program that provides funding for people and places in communities and municipalities
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about US manufacturing grants