The Made Smarter Great South West programme has launched across Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, and Dorset. This government-backed initiative helps SME manufacturers embrace digital technologies and boost productivity.
Do you want to grow your business with emerging digital technologies? Go to market faster? Cut costs? Reduce downtime? If you’re a business based in the Great South West, Made Smarter can help.
NCC is proud to be the lead delivery partner for the Made Smarter Great South West programme, funded by the Department for Business and Trade and delivered across Dorset (including Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole), Somerset, Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
The programme will run until 31st March 2026, led by Cornwall Council in conjunction with NCC and delivery partners SWMAS and the University of the West of England (UWE).
The programme offers:
- Up to 50% match funding for digital tech adoption
- Fully funded digital leadership and champion training
- Paid digital internships
- Personalised 1:1 digital roadmaps
Katy Riddington, Chief Portfolio Officer at NCC, said:
“We’re delighted that SMEs across the Great South West region can now take advantage of the Made Smarter programme to accelerate their digital transformation journeys. NCC has helped hundreds of SMEs de-risk and scale new technologies for faster market adoption, greater efficiency, and competitive advantage. As a lead delivery partner for Made Smarter, we look forward to working with our partners SWMAS and UWE to demonstrate how digital technologies can help businesses stay competitive, sustainable, and future-ready.”
Nick Golding, Managing Director at SWMAS, said:
“SWMAS is delighted to be working with NCC to deliver Made Smarter across the Great South West. The programme offers a fantastic opportunity for SME manufacturers to understand and progress their digital journey, adopt new technologies and develop the leadership and skills needed to embrace change – vital to help boost productivity, drive innovation and build a more sustainable and competitive future.”