Overview
UK registered businesses and research and technology organisations (RTOs) can apply for a share of up to £5 million for feasibility studies, which make supply chains more resource efficient and resilient through addressing cross-cutting challenges. This is a great opportunity for UK manufacturing businesses developing cutting edge technology with broad applications and substantial potential benefits for industry both in the UK and internationally.
About the competition
The aim of this competition is to support feasibility studies to explore new ways of making supply chains more resource efficient and resilient. This will be achieved by addressing cross-cutting challenges faced by six of the Industrial Strategy’s growth-driving sectors and the advanced manufacturing frontier in scope.
UK registered businesses of any size, and research and technology organisations, can apply for projects with a grant funding request between £50,000 to £100,000 of up to nine months in duration.
High growth sectors in scope:
- Advanced manufacturing
- Clean energy industries
- Creative industries
- Defence
- Digital and technologies
- Life sciences
Advanced manufacturing frontier industries:
- Automotive
- Batteries and energy storage
- Aerospace
- Advanced materials (including composites, metals, polymers, ceramics, glass, and smart materials)
- Agritech (manufacturing and processing technologies for the agrifood value chain)
- Space
Advanced manufacturing supply chain innovation competition opportunity page
About the event
The briefing event on 2 February will outline the details of the feasibility study competition including scope and how to apply. There will be an opportunity for general Q&A and a recording will be made available after the event.
The drop-in sessions are your opportunity to ask specific questions about your project or find potential project partners. We would recommend attending the briefing event (or watching the recording) before attending the drop-in sessions so you are familiar with the competition requirements. These sessions are open to all prospective applicants – don’t miss out on expert guidance and the chance to connect with peers.
Sessions:
- Briefing event 2: February 12:00 – 13:00
- Drop-in session 1: 9 February 11:00 – 12:00
- Drop-in session 2: 26 February 10:00 – 11:00
You can register for one of the drop-in sessions using the briefing event registration link below.
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.