What support is available through MadeSmarter?

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 programme provides 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.

Buckinghamshire manufacturers are among the first in the South East to begin transforming their businesses through the Made Smarter programme.

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

Following successful pilot years, Made Smarter East of England and Made Smarter South East are now preparing for year two of delivery. The UK Government has confirmed its continued commitment to the Made Smarter Adoption programme in England, ensuring more manufacturers can access expert advice, leadership development, and match-funded technology grants to drive growth and innovation.

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.