Made Smarter South East is part of a UK-wide programme helping manufacturing and engineering SMEs adopt digital technologies to boost productivity, resilience, and growth. Delivered in partnership with regional stakeholders, the programme provides expert advice, leadership development and access to potential funding to support digital adoption.

Through Made Smarter South East, eligible businesses can receive a fully funded digital transformation review with a specialist adviser. This helps identify opportunities for adopting technologies such as automation, data and systems integration, sensors, robotics, and AI. In some cases businesses may also be supported with match-funded grants to invest in new digital tools or upskill their workforce. The focus is on practical steps that deliver measurable business improvements.

For manufacturing and industrial businesses in our area, Made Smarter complements the support offered by the Growth Hub — bringing sector-specific expertise, digital innovation insight and funding routes tailored to the needs of modern manufacturers. We’re happy to help assess suitability and make connections to the regional Made Smarter team.