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Made Smarter Yorkshire & Humber

Made Smarter Yorkshire & Humber — Digital Technology Grant

Funds Yorkshire manufacturing small businesses through the Made Smarter programme for digital and automation upgrades.

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About

Made Smarter Yorkshire & Humber is a nationally funded digital manufacturing programme delivered locally by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and partner growth hubs across Yorkshire and Humber. The programme is backed by the UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), and targets micro and SME-sized manufacturer…

What this grant funds

Capital expenditure grants of up to £20,000 at 50% match funding for manufacturing SMEs in Yorkshire and Humber investing in digital transformation technologies including automation, robotics, AI, and 3D printing.

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: 5 Aug 2026Source: business.southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk