SMART Digital and Productivity Accelerator

The SMART Digital and Productivity Accelerator, part of Business Wales' SMART Flexible Innovation Support (SMART FIS) offer, is a specialist consultancy service giving advice on how digital technologies and digital tools can improve productivity and accelerate new product development. This can include advice on introducing digital processes such as simulation, automation, data analysis, connectivity tools, and 3D design and 3D printing. The service begins with a 3-day diagnostic review, resulting in a report and action plan showing how digital methods and tools can be used to improve productivity and accelerate new product development. A further 5 days of support may also be available to help implement the recommendations in the action plan. Consultants bring expertise across areas including materials and manufacture, product design, industrial design, design for manufacture, packaging design, eco and circular economy design, service design, and design management. The page references case studies (such as Haydale and Safran Seats) illustrating use of SMART FIS support, though specific outcomes are not guaranteed for all applicants.

No formal eligibility criteria are stated on the authoritative programme page; manufacturers should check the provider's current requirements before applying.