Smart Manufacturing Alliance

The Smart Manufacturing Alliance is a dedicated sector network for manufacturers in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, run through the CPCA Growth Hub. It brings together a network of manufacturers supported by connections to industry experts across technology development, finance, education and academia, aiming to help members become more productive and profitable. The Alliance works with partners to open up opportunities for innovation and R&D projects, power new collaborations between manufacturers, and strengthen members' competitive edge. Members get exclusive access to a diagnostics and assessment tool designed to pinpoint and address gaps in performance and productivity, alongside bespoke support to help overcome specific business challenges. The page presents the Alliance as a networking and connection service rather than a grant or funding scheme, with further detail (including an introduction to the network) available via a linked resource. Contact is made through the Growth Hub's email address for manufacturers wanting to find out more or join.

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