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Emerging transformative manufacturing technologies
Executive Summary
This upcoming Innovate UK opportunity targets short-term, high-risk, high-reward manufacturing projects developed in partnership with industry to drive transformative industrial change in the UK.
Expected Launch
December 2026
Funding Body
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Eligible Applicants
SME, Large, RTO, Academic, Charity
Funding Available & Project Rates
Total fund of £5.6 million with a maximum award of £500,000 per project
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Target Sectors
advanced manufacturingclean energynet zerodigital technology
Technology Scope
manufacturing technologiesindustrial transformationhigh-risk high-rewardvalidation and testing
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Competition Scope & Overview
Funding for new manufacturing ideas to be developed, tested, and validated in partnership with industry. Driving the next wave of industrial transformation (with the potential to reshape UK manufacturing) through short-term high-risk, high-reward projects. Lead: UKRI