Process Manufacturing
For chemical-based industries to respond to global challenges, we need to improve productivity and maintain the competitiveness of our manufacturing processes.
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It is crucial for the UK to adopt newer, more intensive process technologies that are scalable, flexible and tolerant to alternative feedstocks. Enhancing capabilities will also need the adoption of advanced digital solutions that utilise the right data to increase productivity.
Innovate UK Business Connect can support organisations in connecting across sectors and capabilities to meet these new business needs. We will also encourage the development and adoption of processes for synthesis and catalysis that offer commercial advantages, and help increase adoption of techno-economic, whole-system approaches to optimised solutions.
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Producing graphite anodes from biochar
Opens: 07/07/2025 Closes: 18/08/2025
The iX programme is supporting Stellantis to find innovators who can provide a solution to produce high grade graphite from biochar for Li-ion batteries. The aim is to find more environmentally sustainable sources of graphite to reduce the carbon footprint, the dependence on virgin raw…
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Contracts for Innovation: Resource Efficient Chemicals Impacts
Opens: 14/07/2025 Closes: 27/08/2025
Organisations can apply for a share of up to £3 million, inclusive of VAT, to develop the impact validation of a demonstrated resource efficiency solution.
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Innovate UK innovation loans: Round 22
Opens: 10/07/2025 Closes: 27/08/2025
UK registered businesses can apply for loans for close to market innovative projects with strong commercial potential. They must significantly improve the UK economy and drive societal benefit.
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