Made Smarter is a UK government-backed programme that helps manufacturers adopt digital technology with up to 50% match-funded grants. As a registered Made Smarter technology provider, MCD Systems delivers the software and integration that eligible manufacturers need to modernise their operations.
If you're a manufacturer in the North East (or wider England), you could be eligible for grant funding to cover half the cost of a digital adoption project. We handle the technology - you focus on running your business.
Three steps from enquiry to a funded digital project
Made Smarter is available to SME manufacturers based in England. You need to be a registered company with fewer than 250 employees and a clear idea of where digital technology could improve your operations.
We work with you to define the project scope, outcomes, and budget. The Made Smarter programme provides a digital roadmap and support with the grant application. Projects typically receive up to 50% match funding.
Once approved, we build and deliver your digital solution. Our agile approach means you see progress early and can shape the product as it develops. We provide full training and ongoing support.
Digital solutions eligible for Made Smarter funding
We're not a generic software agency. Based in Teesside, we're surrounded by manufacturing and heavy industry. We understand factory operations, production pressures, and the practical realities of introducing new technology into an existing business.
Our track record includes building industrial-grade software for sectors including maritime, transport, and energy - applications that work in harsh environments, handle complex data, and are relied on by operational teams every day.
We start every project by visiting your site and understanding how your business actually works. The software we build fits your processes and your team - not the other way around.
Get in touch for a no-obligation conversation about how Made Smarter funding could work for your manufacturing business.
