Digital Manufacturing
Digital manufacturing promises improved productivity, sustainability, resilience and the creation of high value jobs. The industrial digital technology (IDT) innovator seeking to make an impact in the physical world stands to benefit from the transformation of UK manufacturing.
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At Innovate UK Business Connect we see the opportunities to deploy the latest technology and the gaps waiting to be filled by innovation.
We work with innovators in the manufacturing sector and their technology partners. Those with high growth ambitions, who want to be early adopters of new industrial digital technology.
The Made Smarter review has prompted activity across the country around the five IDT areas. Innovate UK Business Connect has specific activity around: Additive Manufacturing; the Immersive TechnNetwork; Robotics & Automation; AI, ML & Data Analytics; and IIoT & Connectivity.
For development of new solutions, the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund Manufacturing Made Smarter programme offers innovation support, we can help you to understand the scope and opportunity available through this.
To support companies looking to start their Industry 4.0 journey, we have developed the 4Manufacturing tool, which we can use to shape your digital strategy development and guide you to the right next steps.
Many of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) projects relate to industrial digital technology, and this can be a good way to bring enabling knowledge and skills into your business.
Related Opportunities
Global Business Innovation Programme - Robotics & Automation in Manufacturing, South Korea
Opens: 28/08/2025 Closes: 30/10/2025
Innovate UK is inviting ambitious innovative companies to participate in a 9-12 month programme to help them grow in the South Korean market.
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Digital Catapult: Digital Twin Adoption Accelerator
Opens: 01/09/2025 Closes: 10/10/2025
The Digital Twin Adoption Accelerator programme will support partnerships between tech SMEs and industry, to fast-track digital twin adoption in the maritime, aerospace, and defence sectors.
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Global Business Innovation Programme - Manufacturing Digital Supply Chain Ecosystem, Singapore
Opens: 05/09/2025 Closes: 20/10/2025
Innovate UK is inviting ambitious innovative companies to participate in a 9-12 month programme to help them grow in the Singapore market.
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Global Business Innovation Programme - AI Enhanced Manufacturing, USA (Boston & Pittsburgh)
Opens: 23/09/2025 Closes: 14/11/2025
Innovate UK is inviting ambitious innovative companies to explore AI manufacturing market opportunities with a visit to the USA.
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Innovate UK Innovation Loans Round 23
Opens: 04/09/2025 Closes: 22/10/2025
UK registered businesses can apply for loans for close to market innovative projects with strong commercial potential. They must significantly improve the UK economy and drive societal benefit.
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Eureka GlobalStars Japan 2026
Opens: 13/10/2025 Closes: 21/01/2026
UK organisations can apply for funding to collaborate on industrial research projects with partners in Japan and Eureka member countries.
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12/09/2024
Innovate UK launches new community for UK start-ups
Speaking at the Innovate UK Supporting Innovative Start-ups event held 11 September in Birmingham, CEO, Indro Mukerjee unveiled a new community as part of Start-up Connect.
