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Manufacturing Grants in North West

The North West's manufacturing sector, spanning from Liverpool's automotive hub to Greater Manchester's advanced materials clusters, benefits from targeted support through the region's Growth Hubs and initiatives like the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund. Manufacturing businesses across Lancashire, Cheshire, Cumbria and Merseyside can access grants focused on Industry 4.0 adoption, supply chain resilience, and green manufacturing transitions—priorities that align with the area's strengths in aerospace, chemicals, and food processing.

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Match-funded grants of up to £10,000 (50% intervention rate against a project cost of up to £20,000). Additional support including assessments, digital roadmapping, and internships is fully funded.Rolling

Made Smarter Programme

Made Smarter offers small and medium-sized manufacturing and engineering busines... Sign in to read more

East RidingEnglandHull+7 moreManufacturingEngineering

Funded support available — specific amounts not statedRolling

Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) North West

AMRC North West provides funded support to Lancashire-based manufacturers lookin... Sign in to read more

BlackburnBlackburn With DarwenBlackpool+7 moreManufacturingAerospace+3 more

Boost Lancashire

Fully funded for self-employed individuals; £360 per employee for small businesses; £1,080 per employee for large organisations (excl. VAT)Rolling

Advanced Manufacturing Skills Bootcamps – Lancashire 2025

Free or subsidised training bootcamps in advanced manufacturing topics like 3D p... Sign in to read more

Blackburn With DarwenBlackpoolBurnley+6 moreManufacturingTechnology+2 more

Boost Lancashire

Support is in-kind (access to facilities, consultancy, R&D support, and help with grant funding); no direct cash grant amount specified.Rolling

Altitude – Air and Space Innovation Hub (University of Central Lancashire)

Altitude is the University of Central Lancashire's air and space innovation hub,... Sign in to read more

Blackburn With DarwenBlackpoolBurnley+6 moreAerospaceAviation+4 more

Boost Lancashire

Programme support provided — no direct cash grant mentionedRolling

Engineering Pre-accelerator Programme (Regional Talent Engines)

Regional Talent Engines is a six-month pre-accelerator programme delivered by th... Sign in to read more

Blackburn With DarwenBlackpoolBurnley+8 moreEngineeringManufacturing+2 more

Boost Lancashire

Up to 50% match funding, maximum £20,000 for equipment and/or softwareRolling

Made Smarter

Made Smarter offers manufacturing and engineering SMEs in Lancashire access to f... Sign in to read more

Blackburn With DarwenBlackpoolBurnley+6 moreManufacturingEngineering

Boost Lancashire

Funding available — specific amounts not stated; contact for detailsRolling

Manufacturing Smarter Data Hub

This programme supports small and medium-sized manufacturers in Lancashire to be... Sign in to read more

Blackburn With DarwenBlackpoolBurnley+6 moreManufacturing

Boost Lancashire

Amount variesRolling

RedCat – Lancashire Centre for Alternative Technologies

RedCAT supports businesses developing low carbon technologies in Lancashire by p... Sign in to read more

Blackburn With DarwenBlackpoolBurnley+6 moreLow Carbon TechnologyClean Energy+3 more

Boost Lancashire

Amount variesRolling

Watchtower Programme - Aerospace & Advanced Engineering

The Watchtower Programme supports SMEs in Lancashire's Aerospace, Engineering an... Sign in to read more

Blackburn With DarwenBlackpoolBurnley+6 moreAerospaceAdvanced Engineering+1 more

Boost Lancashire

Up to 50% match funding available for technology adoption; advisory services and workshops are fully fundedRolling

Made Smarter – Digital Technology Adoption Support for Manufacturers

Made Smarter helps small and medium-sized manufacturers in the North West adopt ... Sign in to read more

CheshireCheshire EastCheshire West and Chester+4 moreManufacturingAdvanced Manufacturing

Cheshire & Warrington Growth Hub

Fully funded (no cost to the business)Rolling

Manufacturing Connect

Manufacturing Connect is a free, short programme (around 5 hours) for small and ... Sign in to read more

CheshireCheshire EastCheshire West and Chester+4 moreManufacturing

Cheshire & Warrington Growth Hub

Up to 50% match funding for technology implementation; free assessments also availableRolling

Made Smarter – Industrial Digitalisation for North West Manufacturers

Made Smarter is a government-backed programme helping small and medium-sized man... Sign in to read more

EnglandHaltonKnowsley+7 moreManufacturingEngineering

Growth Platform Liverpool

Free serviceRolling

Maker Space Facilities – Digital Dairy Chain

The Digital Dairy Chain offers free maker space facilities in Cumbria and Ayrshi... Sign in to read more

AyrshireCumbriaEngland+4 moreFood and DrinkDairy+2 more

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