[IUK] MDI Programme Innovation and Scale-up Hub
Innovate UK Manufacturing Digitalisation Innovation (MDI) competition to establish an Innovation and Scale-up Hub for Frontier 5 manufacturing (advanced materials, aerospace, automotive, batteries, space). Grant £3.8m–£4m over 36 months from 1 April 2027.
Next deadline
Closes: 18 November 2026
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What it funds
Innovate UK Manufacturing Digitalisation Innovation (MDI) competition to establish an Innovation and Scale-up Hub for Frontier 5 manufacturing (advanced materials, aerospace, automotive, batteries, space). Grant £3.8m–£4m over 36 months from 1 April 2027.
Who it suits
UK registered RTO or academic institution must lead (can work alone or with partners). UK businesses of any size can only join as collaborators, they cannot lead.
- Clean energy & net zero
- Manufacturing & materials
- Space & satellite
- Aerospace
- Late stage & scale-up
Programme specifications
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