Manufacturing Scale-up Research and Innovation: Automotive and Aerospace

Deadline

Funding

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Deadline

9 December 2026

Location

England

Applications

Deadline: 9 December 2026

Overview

This UKRI grant funds research into manufacturing scale-up challenges in the automotive and aerospace sectors. It supports new technologies and processes that can accelerate innovation and drive UK business growth. 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
  • Work must address manufacturing scale-up challenges in automotive or aerospace sectors

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 grant is for researchers and teams based at UK research organisations that are eligible for UKRI funding. It focuses on manufacturing scale-up in the automotive and aerospace sectors. It is not for businesses or individuals outside of UKRI-eligible research organisations.

Regions

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Full details from UKRI

Apply for funding to address manufacturing scale-up challenges for new technologies and processes, accelerating innovation and driving UK business growth in the automotive and aerospace sectors.You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UKRI funding.

How to apply

Apply through the UKRI funding portal. Check UKRI's website to confirm your organisation is eligible for UKRI funding before applying. The deadline is 9 December 2026.

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Last updated: 8 October 2026