Composites
Composite materials consist of two different materials with different physical and chemical properties. When they are combined, they create a composite material which has superior properties to the original two materials.
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Typically, composite materials are used for their strength to weight, electrical insulation and fire properties. The two main types of composite materials used are carbon/epoxy (aerospace, automotive) and glass/polyester (marine, construction). In the UK, there is a vibrant aerospace, defence and automotive sector where composites are used for their lightweight properties.
In 2018, Innovate UK Business Connect convened a Materials for Composites Special Interest Group. This year-long project enabled knowledge exchange, technology transfer, and collaboration between composites-using sectors and the chemical and industrial biotechnology sectors.
To find out more about the scope, achievements and learnings from this group, download our report.
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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 Construction 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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Contracts for Innovation: Novel shielding materials and technologies for fusion
Opens: 04/07/2025 Closes: 15/08/2025
The UK Atomic Energy Authority is offering up to £250k per project for novel shielding materials and technologies for fusion.
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