The Made Smarter Adoption programme is helping London manufacturers accelerate their digital adoption, improve productivity and strengthen sustainability. If your business produces a physical product within the M25, you may be eligible for free, government-funded support including grants, training and fully paid interns, designed to help you make the most of digital technology.What's availableEligible micro and SME businesses (under £38m turnover and fewer than 250 employees) can benefit from:A tailored Digital Adoption Roadmap to identify opportunities for digital growthGrant funding of up to £20,000 for hardware, software or specialist support (matched at 50%)Leadership and workforce development training with leading London universitiesFully paid interns to support digital projects, funded through the programmeThe programme is completely free to eligible businesses, funded by the government and delivered in London by London & Partners on behalf of the Greater London Authority.Applications are now open for:Leadership and management course with Brunel University London (starting November 2025)Workforce development course with King's College London (starting November 2025)12-week, fully funded internships with Brunel University London (open now)Grant funding (applications opened 1 October 2025)London & Partners is keen to see more fashion, textiles and materials companies take advantage of this support. If you're interested, or know a business that could benefit, please share this update or get in touch to learn more.Find out more and register your interest here
