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Made Smarter Adoption North East

Made Smarter Adoption North East

Supports Tees Valley manufacturers through advisory and equipment grants after digital workshops.

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About

Made Smarter Adoption North East is a UK government-backed programme supporting small and medium-sized manufacturers in the Tees Valley and wider North East to adopt digital technologies. Delivered regionally by the Tees Valley Combined Authority and the North East Growth Hub, the programme operates as a national DBT Made Smarter initiative. It provides two tiers of grant support: advisory grants …

What this grant funds

Digital technology adoption by SME manufacturers in the Tees Valley and North East, including advisory support and grants toward digital equipment and software.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: teesvalley-ca.gov.uk