Made Smarter South East Technical Experts will provide advice and support to manufacturing businesses, makers and creators to help them identify the right digital tools and how to use them to boost productivity and increase competitiveness.

The pilot programme will run until March 31st 2026 and provide grant funding, specialist advice, leadership training and student placements, helping small and medium-sized businesses – and the people in them - keep their competitive edge, all while boosting the South East economy.

Learn more about the support on offer and begin your Made Smarter journey here.

Made Smarter is a national movement to drive growth amongst UK makers and advance the UK economy. Made Smarter South East includes Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, Hampshire, Kent, Medway, Oxfordshire, Solent, Surrey, and West Sussex, with Surrey County Council acting as lead body for delivery.