17 April 2018
Manufacturing Growth Programme
Up to 35% grant support for external consulting and coaching support for your business.
The Manufacturing Growth Programme (MGP) is specifically designed to help SME manufacturers' access funding towards specialist external consulting and coaching support to help them overcome operating challenges and grow their business.
The funding is geographic-dependent, to view a map highlighting eligibility, click here.
How much is the grant?
Claim up to 35% of the total cost of your project (min grant £1,000; max £3,500), subject to eligibility*.
What can I use it for?
The grant can be used to bring in external skills, coaching, mentoring or bespoke consultancy to drive growth. Support is bespoke so you get exactly the assistance you need.
The BPIF have an extensive range of services, most of which can usually qualify for up to 35% funding. Examples include:
- Sales development and bespoke sales coaching
- Marketing support and developing a marketing plan
- Strategic planning
- All process development programmes (VIP)
- Standards including ISO 9001, 14001 and the BPIF Colour Quality Management Scheme
- Cost Rate Reviews
- Purchasing and Supply Chain support
- HR consultancy
- H&S training
Want more information?
Accessing funding support through the Manufacturing Growth Programme is quick and easy, and they will work with you to help get your project mobilised.
To discuss your options and to register your interest, contact North Regional Director Darren Shepherd at [email protected]
- Fewer than 250 employees
- A turnover less than or equal to €50 million OR
- A balance sheet total less than or equal to €43 million
- Not more than one quarter (25%) owned by firms that do not comply with the above requirements.
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