Manufacturing
The sector currently employs 66,000 workers - 14% of total employment for Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland. The sector contributes £5.6bn to the local economy, 21% of our total economic value. The sector has grown by 64% in real terms over the past decade in Greater Lincolnshire. Nationally (England) the sector grew by 29% in real terms over the past decade. There are 2,400 businesses operating in the sector in Greater Lincolnshire, ranging from very large engineering and petro-chemicals businesses, right through to micro-businesses, which make up 80% of all manufacturing businesses operating in GL. With continuing growth across a number of key areas including engineering, chemicals, metals and polymers, the aim is to increase economic output by almost a third by 2030, through our amazing local manufacturing businesses, by helping them to grow and develop using the latest technology and advice through Growth Hub grant and support programmes.
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Made Smarter Adoption
Made Smarter Adoption can help with skills support, training and grant funding as you go through your journey to digitalisation - whatever stage you are currently at.
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Made Smarter Innovation
Made Smarter Innovation has a mission to build a digital innovation ecosystem that funds and supports UK innovators and manufacturers. This will empower them to validate, develop and launch their ideas.
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Our Manufacturing Support & Programmes
Learn about our manufacturing support programmes for businesses like yours.
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The Smart Manufacturing Data Hub
The Smart Manufacturing Data Hub (SMDH) supports small and medium-sized manufacturers to become more competitive by harnessing the power of data.
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Made in Lincolnshire
The value of Lincolnshire’s manufacturing sector continues to rise. Here’s how we’re helping the industry to thrive.
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Greater Lincolnshire Engineering and Manufacturing (GLEAM) Network
The GLEAM Network aims to solve sector-wide challenges and establish a community for our region's manufacturing businesses.
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Greater Lincolnshire LEP Manufacturing Board
The manufacturing board co-ordinates, facilitates and oversees the delivery of action and investment plans for the sector.
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The Bridge
The Bridge Advanced Engineering R&D Centre is a collaborative scheme funded by the European Regional Development Fund, Greater Lincolnshire LEP and University of Lincoln.