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Made Smarter Expansion: £16 Million Boost for SME Manufacturers
NewNovember 01, 202402:58

Made Smarter Expansion: £16 Million Boost for SME Manufacturers

The UK government commits £16 million to expand the Made Smarter programme to all nine English regions by 2025-26. Discover how this investment will support SME manufacturers with technology, training, and job creation.

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In this episode, Emma and Daniel discuss the UK government's £16 million investment to expand the Made Smarter programme to all nine English regions by 2025-26. The expansion will provide technology advice, leadership training, and skills development to hundreds of thousands of SME manufacturers. The programme includes grant funding for digital internships and technology projects to boost productivity and create high-value jobs. Additionally, the government plans to extend the Made Smarter Innovation programme with up to £37 million in 2025-26, alongside significant funding for aerospace, automotive, and life sciences sectors. Join Emma and Daniel as they explore the impact of these developments on SMEs, job creation, and decarbonisation efforts in the manufacturing industry.