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Aviation is a key pillar in both the UK’s economic and societal prosperity. It supports growth in our tourism industry, increases trade and business investment, and connects people and places both domestically and internationally.
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Today, the UK has the largest aviation network in Europe and the third largest in the world, contributing over £22 billion to the UK economy and underpinning more than 350,000 jobs. In line with increasing demand, the sector is growing rapidly and future aviation systems will need to be more efficient, cleaner and smarter.
To achieve these goals and reach industry targets of net-zero we must utilise improvements in whole fleet efficiency, sustainable aviation fuels, air traffic management and novel technologies. These new and sustainable business models will transform the way we live our lives, enabling travel for all and securing a thriving UK aerospace industry.
Innovate UK Business Connect’s Aviation team connects you with the partners required to accelerate your innovation from idea to solution. Our deep expertise and established networks then help you to position this innovation within the competitive aerospace market, providing guidance and support on appropriate grant competitions and networking opportunities.
We support you in overcoming business challenges with solutions that stretch and inspire beyond areas of expertise you may not have yet considered. As one team working across sectors we provide invaluable industry insight and coverage, embracing new ideas to uncover the best opportunities for you and your ideas.
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Innovate UK innovation loans future economy: Round 19
Opens: 09/01/2025 Closes: 05/03/2025
UK registered businesses can apply for loans for innovative projects with strong commercial potential to significantly improve the UK economy.
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European Space Agency: Green Hydrogen As a Sustainable Energy Source
Opens: 11/04/2025 Closes: 23/05/2025
ESA seek proposals for feasibility studies for services that explore innovative uses of space technology to advance green hydrogen as a sustainable energy source.
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Clean Hydrogen Partnership: call for proposals 2025
Opens: 15/01/2025 Closes: 23/04/2025
The Clean Hydrogen Partnership launches its new call with a budget of € 184.5 million for projects to support the creation of cutting-edge hydrogen technologies.
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Future Flight Challenge: Celebrating our successes and shaping the future of flight
09.00 - 17.00 | London