Advanced manufacturing supply chain innovation: CRD

Innovate UK Business Connect
Closing in 21 days

Funding

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Location

England

Applications

Open until 10 June 2026

Overview

UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £6.5 million for collaborative industrial research. The funding helps make supply chains more productive, resource efficient and resilient. This is for advanced manufacturing projects that involve working with other businesses or research partners. You must be a UK registered business to apply. The deadline is 10 June 2026. The exact funding amounts for individual projects are not specified. This is collaborative research funding, so you will need to work with partners on your project.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

limited company

Key requirements:

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

This grant is for UK registered businesses working in advanced manufacturing. You need to be doing collaborative industrial research with other businesses or research partners. It is specifically for projects that improve supply chain productivity, efficiency and resilience.

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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.

How to apply

Apply through Innovate UK Business Connect. This is collaborative research funding so you will need to work with partners. Check the Innovate UK website for full application details and requirements.

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Last updated: 11 May 2026