Manufacturing Business Grants
UK manufacturing has access to significant grant funding for modernisation and growth. Made Smarter, regional growth programmes, and capital investment schemes support manufacturers to increase productivity and adopt new technologies.
Made Smarter Programme
Made Smarter provides grants for manufacturers to adopt digital technologies including robotics, AI, additive manufacturing, and Industrial IoT. Regional hubs offer support alongside grant funding.
Capital Equipment Grants
Various regional programmes offer capital grants for manufacturing equipment. These typically fund 20-50% of machinery costs and require job creation or productivity targets.
Energy Efficiency Support
Manufacturing businesses can access grants for energy efficiency improvements, decarbonisation projects, and renewable energy adoption. These reduce costs while meeting sustainability targets.
Canadian Manufacturing Grants
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Summer Company
Program for students that offers start‑up money and mentorship to launch a new summer business.
Futurpreneur Canada
Provides financing, mentoring and support tools for aspiring business owners aged 18‑39.
Black Entrepreneurship Startup Program
Provides startup loan financing and up to two years of mentorship for Black entrepreneurs.
Waubetek
Provides programs and services for Aboriginal entrepreneurs, First Nation communities and organizations through commercial financing and economic development initiatives.
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
Provides financing, business support, community planning and training for Aboriginal businesses and economic development.
Indigenous Entrepreneurship Startup Program
Start‑up loan financing and up to two years of mentorship for Indigenous entrepreneurs.
Canada-Ontario Job Grant
Provides direct financial support to businesses for short‑term training of existing or new employees.
Digital Main Street
Delivers programs and funding to support businesses across Ontario.
Starter Company Plus
Apply for training, mentoring and a grant to support small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund
Provides support for projects and investments to businesses, municipalities and not‑for‑profit organizations for economic development in southwestern Ontario.
First Jobs Fund
A Manitoba application-based fund for organizations delivering job-readiness and paid work experience programs that help youth aged 15 to 29 obtain their first workplace experience.
Canada-Manitoba Job Grant
The Canada-Manitoba Job Grant was a program that provided funding to support employee training, but it has been discontinued and replaced by the Building Up Manitoba Program (BUMP).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Canadian manufacturing grants