We can help customers understand relevant public-support routes for automation projects and introduce experienced finance professionals where commercial finance is required
Innovation grants of up to £60,000 for participating investment-ready businesses. Approved activities must be delivered by independent external suppliers and claims are paid in arrears.
York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority
Official governing body →Collaborative projects with total eligible costs of £200,000–£500,000. Micro and small businesses can receive up to 70% of eligible costs. The current round closes 9 September 2026 at 11:00 UK time.
GOV.UK / Innovate UK
Official governing body →Support for manufacturing SMEs including grants up to £3,500 for technical advice and capital grants up to £20,000 towards qualifying digital equipment or software, up to 50% of overall cost, subject to programme conditions and availability.
Tees Valley Combined Authority
Official governing body →A £52 million UK programme running from April 2026 to March 2030 to help organisations understand, trial and integrate robotics. Regional adoption hubs are intended to connect adopters with vendors, integrators and finance providers.
UKRI
Official governing body →£25,000–£100,000 finance for eligible new or growing businesses in the North East and Tees Valley, subject to serviceability and lender approval.
Official route →£100,000–£5 million for eligible UK SMEs undertaking close-to-market innovative projects with strong commercial potential.
Official route →Government-backed personal business loans of up to £25,000 per eligible owner, subject to individual affordability and programme criteria.
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