The two planned Hubs, Smart Factory Innovation Hub and Digital Supply Chain Innovation Hub, will be grant funded at £20m and £10m respectively, and will be tasked with bringing in further co-investment from industry.
Webinar recording is now available
This programme is a core part in our strategy to create a connected ecosystem harnessing the power of the UK’s leading manufacturing companies, technology developers, start-ups and spinouts, and our world-leading research institutions; increasing the number of collaborations up the value chain.
Grant Details
- The grant funding is available to cover:
- overall management of the hub
- setting up test beds, living labs and other types of development environments
- funding projects using hub facilities and accessing capabilities identified by the hub
Who should apply?
- Applications for this competition are welcomed from single applicants and collaborations from UK registered organisations of any size from the following categories:
- business
- research organisation
- research and technology organisation (RTO)
- charity
- not-for-profit
- public sector organisation
This briefing event will provide information around the context, aims & scope, along with application tips and the opportunity to meet potential consortia partners.