Middlesbrough Firm Receives Tech Support Through Regional Growth Programme
What happened
Sawdust CIC, a fabrication studio based in Middlesbrough, received support through the Made Smarter programme, which is backed by the Tees Valley Combined Authority. The programme provided the company with a laser cutter, a laptop, and a 3D printer. Will Hughes, who founded Sawdust CIC, noted that the equipment helps speed up workflow and increase revenue.
Why it matters
The Made Smarter programme offers fully funded workshops and grants of up to £3,500 to help businesses improve efficiency and unlock growth using digital technology. This initiative supports regional efforts to boost productivity in the Teesside area.
The event is part of a larger effort to promote regional development within the Teesside area involving Middlesbrough.
Who's involved
- Will HughesFounding director of Sawdust CIC, which received technical support.
- MiddlesbroughThe location where Sawdust CIC operates and received business support.
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Part of
A focus on regional development in the Teesside area involving Middlesbrough.Also in this story
- Middlesbrough Council and Teesside University are collaborating on community projects and driving the bid for City of Culture 2029.
- Development corporations in the Teesside area are undergoing viability reviews as part of regional development oversight.
The entities involved
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Middlesbrough
town in North Yorkshire, north-east England
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Ben Houchen
British politician (born 1986)
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Will Hughes
English association football player
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