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A second round of funding has been launched by Smart Manufacturing Data Hub (SMDH) for their Digital Innovation Fund. This funding is available to all small and medium sized businesses across the UK.
SMDH state that this second call "focusses on developing rapid demonstrator solutions that enable SMEs to advance their smart manufacturing journeys, de-risking major investment yet enabling growth."
Small and medium sized businesses in the manufacturing sector that can demonstrate demand for a new data driven solution can apply for grant funding of up to £50,000.
The funding can then be used to help develop the concept into a market ready solution. A requirement of the grant is that this be done within 6 months of the grant award.
Further information about the grant and how to apply can be found here: https://smdh.uk/demonstrator
07 Oct 2025
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