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[ATI] Stage 2: ATI: SME PROGRAMME

Expected to open. Open to UK-registered organisations developing civil aerospace technology; the lead must be a UK-registered SME, or a business of any size with at least one SME in its consortium, with project work carried out and results exploited in the UK. Applicants may apply alone or as part of a collaborative consortium (which can include businesses of any size, academic institutions, charities, public sector bodies, or RTOs), though research organisations cannot lead.

Award
up to £1.5M
Collaborative

Next deadline

Closes: 12 February 2027

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What it funds

Expected to open. Open to UK-registered organisations developing civil aerospace technology; the lead must be a UK-registered SME, or a business of any size with at least one SME in its consortium, with project work carried out and results exploited in the UK. Applicants may apply alone or as part of a collaborative consortium (which can include businesses of any size, academic institutions, charities, public sector bodies, or RTOs), though research organisations cannot lead.

Who it suits

Open to UK-registered organisations developing civil aerospace technology; the lead must be a UK-registered SME, or a business of any size with at least one SME in its consortium, with project work carried out and results exploited in the UK. Applicants may apply alone or as part of a collaborative…

  • Space & satellite
  • Aerospace
  • Feasibility
  • Industrial R&D

Programme specifications

Award band£1m+
FunderAerospace Technology Institute
RegionUK-wide
Partners requiredYes
Next deadline12 February 2027
Key sectors
Space & satelliteAerospace

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