Made Smarter reaches milestone as it backs 400th technology project in the North West
10 July 2025
Driving £26m of digital investment for North West manufacturers, the Government-backed Made Smarter programme has funded its 400th technology adoption project in the North West.
The movement accelerates the digital transformation of SME manufacturers, empowering manufacturers to embrace digital transformation. The milestone was achieved after 25 more companies secured support to invest in digital tools and systems.
Over the last seven years, manufacturers have accessed £7.4 million in matched funding from the Government-backed, industry-led programme. This has unlocked £26 million of investment in technologies ranging from sensors and robotics to 3D printing and artificial intelligence.
These investments are forecasted to generate more than 1,850 new jobs and upskill 3,300 existing roles, while delivering a £276 million boost to the regional economy over the next three years.
Donna Edwards, Made Smarter
Commenting on the milestone, Donna Edwards, Programme Director of Made Smarter, said, “Reaching our 400th funded technology project is a proud milestone for Made Smarter and a powerful demonstration of what manufacturers in the North West can achieve with the right support.
“Over the last seven years, we’ve seen hundreds of SMEs take confident steps towards digitalisation, boosting productivity, creating jobs, and laying the groundwork for long-term growth.
“What excites me most is that this is just the beginning. With every new project, we’re building a stronger, smarter manufacturing base – better equipped to meet the challenges of tomorrow and lead the way in innovation, resilience, and sustainability.”
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