UK grant · UK Research and Innovation
Manufacturing Scale-up Research and Innovation: Automotive and Aerospace
Up to £17,600,000 Closes 9 December 2026
Official listing and how to apply
Source: Find a Grant (GOV.UK) · Last checked
Key facts
| Funder | UK Research and Innovation |
|---|---|
| Amount per award | Up to £17,600,000 |
| Total funding available | £17,600,000 |
| Opens | 14 October 2026 |
| Closes | 9 December 2026 (29 days left) |
| Who can apply | Businesses, Public sector and councils, Charities and non-profits |
| Applicant types listed | Public Sector; Non-profit; Private Sector |
| Nation or region | National |
| Status | Open |
| Source | Find a Grant (GOV.UK) |
| Last checked | 10 November 2026 |
About this grant
Summary from the official listing on Find a Grant (GOV.UK):
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 UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding.
The full economic cost (FEC) of your project for large grants can be between £4.5 million and £5.8 million up to four years duration, small grants up to £600,000 up to two years duration. UKRI will fund 80% of the FEC.
To apply your research organisation must complete the Intent to submit survey by 11 November 2026 – see What we are looking for section.
Eligibility
This funding opportunity is open to organisations with standard eligibility, and organisations who are based overseas. Check if your organisation is eligible.
UKRI individual eligibility rules apply. For full details, visit UKRI’s eligibility page.
Resubmissions
We will not accept uninvited resubmissions of projects that have been submitted to UKRI. Find out more about UKRI’s resubmission policy.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to achieving equality of opportunity for all funding applicants. We encourage applications from a diverse range of researchers.
We support people to work in a way that suits their personal circumstances. This includes:
- career breaks
- support for people with caring responsibilities
- flexible working
- alternative working patterns
UKRI can offer disability and accessibility support for UKRI applicants and grant holders during the application and assessment process.
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