Who provides the grant?
Economic Growth Solutions, part of Oxford Innovation Services, is delivering this programme. To find out more, visit the website, email the team, or call 01664 501301.
Providing advice and support to manufacturing SMEs to help Identify opportunities, create plans for growth and enhance support with grant opportunities
The Manufacturing Growth Programme (MGP) supports SME Manufacturers to make improvements by identifying, understanding and removing their barriers to growth
If you are an SME manufacturer, the Manufacturing Growth programme provides many advantages for you, including:
By joining the Manufacturing Support Programme, you can benefit from:
33.4% grant contribution. Grant values are specific to each business application. Maximum project value of £10,000 with a minimum grant value of £1,000. Capital grants are available and will be considered for exceptional cases (subject to panel approval).
To apply you must be:
“A business that engages in any economic activity directly related to a product or production process they have researched, designed or produced, or otherwise hold core intellectual property in.”
If you are unsure if you meet this definition, please get in touch with your local MGM.
Businesses operating mainly in the following sectors are unfortunately not eligible:
To be suitable for the Manufacturing Growth Programme you must be able to demonstrate an intention to grow/improve. This may be through the creation of increased turnover, increased jobs, improved productivity and/or the introduction of a new product, service or process.
Any required delivery targets / outcome required
Grant supported improvement projects must be completed, paid and claimed for within 4 months of grant confirmation.
SME beneficiaries are at liberty to select any consultant/coach of their choice provided they can evidence adherence to EU procurement rules requiring them to invite a quotation for the work and justify value for money in their selection.
Economic Growth Solutions, part of Oxford Innovation Services, is delivering this programme. To find out more, visit the website, email the team, or call 01664 501301.