Overview
This is an opportunity for UK-based advanced material innovators to secure grant funding for projects that speed the translation of advanced materials innovations in three prioritised high growth opportunity themes and one strategic opportunity theme (metamaterials and metasurfaces) toward industrial adoption across the eight growth driving sectors identified in the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy (IS-8).
This funding is part of the National Materials Innovation Programme, which was announced as part of the Advanced Manufacturing Sector Plan in the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy. Delivered by Innovate UK and EPSRC on behalf of DSIT, the programme will establish a more coordinated national approach to advanced materials, helping to accelerate the translation and adoption of UK innovations across priority industrial sectors.
What’s on offer?
Up to £2 million in grant funding available across four material innovation opportunity themes comprising:
- Three prioritised high growth opportunity themes identified in the National Materials Innovation Strategy.
- One strategic material opportunity theme: Metamaterials and Metasurfaces.
Feasibility study grants of between £50,00 to £100,000, covering up to 70% of eligible costs for micro/small organisations, 60% for medium enterprises and 50% for large enterprises.
About the event
Join the briefing event to hear more about the competition, eligibility and application requirements. During the briefing, we will:
- Introduce the funding competition
- Share the competition scope, eligibility criteria and advice on how to apply
- Provide a Q&A session for the event attendees
Key dates
- Competition opens: 04 May 2026
- Online briefing webinar: 07 May 2026
- Application deadline: 24 June 2026
- Project start: 1 November 2026
Drop-in sessions
Drop-in sessions are being offered to discuss scope and any other aspects of the application with the Innovation Lead for the competition from Innovate UK and a representative of Innovate UK Business Connect.
- 13 May: 13:00 -14:00
- 2 June: 13:00 -14:00
Sessions can be added to your agenda during the registration process.
Accessibility and Inclusion
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If you experience any barriers to registering, for any reason, please contact us by email: enquiries@iukbc.org.uk or phone: +44 03333 403250 and we will support your registration.