[ATI] Stage 1: ATI: SME PROGRAMME
Expected to open. 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 co…
Next deadline
Closes: 12 February 2027
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What it funds
Expected to open. 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 co…
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
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