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[ATI] Stage 1: ATI: SME PROGRAMME

This call is for UK-registered small and medium-sized aerospace supply-chain companies (or consortia led by/including an SME) wanting non-dilutive grant funding for R&D that strengthens their position in civil aerospace. Applicants can apply solo or in collaboration with other businesses, academic institutions, RTOs or public sector bodies, but research organisations cannot lead the project. Projects must be carried out and exploited in the UK, align with the ATI's Engineering Growth technology strategy, and ensure at least 50% of eligible project costs go to MSMEs in the consortium. This sui…

Award
up to £1.5M
Collaborative

Next deadline

Last round closed: 16 October 2026

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What it funds

This call is for UK-registered small and medium-sized aerospace supply-chain companies (or consortia led by/including an SME) wanting non-dilutive grant funding for R&D that strengthens their position in civil aerospace. Applicants can apply solo or in collaboration with other businesses, academic institutions, RTOs or public sector bodies, but research organisations cannot lead the project. Projects must be carried out and exploited in the UK, align with the ATI's Engineering Growth technology strategy, and ensure at least 50% of eligible project costs go to MSMEs in the consortium. This sui…

Who it suits

This call is for UK-registered small and medium-sized aerospace supply-chain companies (or consortia led by/including an SME) wanting non-dilutive grant funding for R&D that strengthens their position in civil aerospace. Applicants can apply solo or in collaboration with other businesses, academic…

  • Clean energy & net zero
  • Space & satellite
  • Aerospace
  • Feasibility
  • Industrial R&D

Programme specifications

Award band£1m+
FunderAerospace Technology Institute
RegionUK-wide
Partners requiredYes
Next deadline16 October 2026
Key sectors
Clean energy & net zeroSpace & satelliteAerospace

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