Manufacturing Scale-up Network Plus

Deadline

Funding

Contact funder

Deadline

9 December 2026

Location

England

Applications

Deadline: 9 December 2026

Overview

UKRI is funding a Network Plus to speed up manufacturing innovation in the UK. The network will focus on aerospace, automotive, and other advanced manufacturing industries. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for UKRI funding. The deadline to apply is 9 December 2026.

Requirements to check

Who can apply:

academic

Key requirements:

  • Must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UKRI funding

This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.

Who is this for?

This is for researchers and teams based at UK research organisations that are eligible for UKRI funding. It suits those working in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, or automotive sectors. It is not for private businesses or individuals applying directly.

Regions

No published award history for UKRI. Some funders do not publish their grants data.

Full details from UKRI

Opportunity to build a Network Plus to accelerate the scale-up of manufacturing innovation, driving growth across aerospace, automotive and wider UK advanced manufacturing frontier industries.You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UKRI funding.

How to apply

You apply through UKRI's funding portal. Check UKRI's website for the full application guidance and any expression of interest requirements before the 9 December 2026 deadline.

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Last updated: 8 October 2026