Made Smarter Yorkshire & Humber — Digital Technology Grant
Funds Yorkshire manufacturing small businesses through the Made Smarter programme for digital and automation upgrades.
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…
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.
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