Advanced manufacturing supply chain innovation: CRD

Innovate UK
Ongoing

Funding

Up to £6,500,000

Location

England

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £6.5 million funding. This money is for collaborative industrial research projects. The research must focus on making supply chains more productive, resource efficient and resilient. You need to work with other businesses or research partners on your project. The funding is specifically for advanced manufacturing supply chains. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis. You must be a UK registered business to apply. The total pot is £6.5 million shared between successful projects.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

limited company

Key requirements:

  • Must be UK registered business
  • Must be collaborative project
  • Must focus on supply chain innovation
Who is this for?

This grant is for UK registered businesses involved in advanced manufacturing. You need to collaborate with other businesses or research partners on your project. It is specifically for companies looking to improve their supply chains through industrial research.

Regions

Full details from Innovate UK

UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £6.5 million for collaborative industrial research to make supply chains more productive, resource efficient and resilient.

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Last updated: 19 May 2026