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.
South African Manufacturing Grants
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Export Marketing and Investment Assistance (EMIA)
The Export Marketing and Investment Assistance provides funding for export marketing and investment activities.
Critical Infrastructure Programme (CIP)
The Critical Infrastructure Programme provides funding for critical infrastructure projects that are aimed at enhancing infrastructure and industrial development, increasing investment, and the export of value-added commodities.
Capital Projects Feasibility Programme (CPFP)
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Broadening Participation and Industrial Innovation Incentives
Provides incentive programmes that promote broader participation in the mainstream economy by businesses owned by individuals from historically disadvantaged communities and marginalised regions.
Black Industrialists Scheme (BIS)
Provides financial support to black-owned businesses to enhance their competitiveness and contribute to the growth of the economy.
12I Tax Allowance Incentive
Provides tax allowances to businesses that invest in new manufacturing assets.
NYDA Grant Programme
The NYDA Grant Programme is designed to provide young entrepreneurs with an opportunity to access both financial and non-financial business development support in order to enable them to establish or grow their businesses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about South African manufacturing grants