ValueMatched grants up to £20,000 (max 50% of project cost) for digital/automation technology (hardware and software), plus free technology-adoption advice, workshops, leadership training and funded digital internships
DeadlinesOpen for registrations; grant funding released in periodic rounds (further rounds announced for 2026)
RequirementsManufacturing/engineering SME with a facility within the M25; <=250 employees; <=£40M turnover; register via Made Smarter and complete diagnostic before grant application
Caveatsgrant rounds are competitive and open/close — register early to be in the pipeline; delivered by London & Partners for the GLA; £99M national expansion of Made Smarter Adoption from 2026 confirmed
Last verified2026-08-24