The Aerospace Technology
Institute (ATI), Department for Business,
Energy and Industrial Strategy and Innovate UK are
inviting organisations to come forward with innovative aerospace
projects that could attract funding support.
The invitation is under the UK Aerospace Research and Technology
Programme. This is a £3.9 billion joint government and industry
investment in projects that will make the UK more competitive in
civil aerospace.
There is around £150 million available each year to support
projects, and there are regular opportunities to submit ideas
during the course of the year.
Businesses and researchers can submit expressions of interest in
carrying out innovative projects. The best ideas will be invited
to apply for funding support.
Ideas must be in line with UK aerospace strategy
We are seeking projects that are aligned with the UK’s aerospace
technology strategy.
Priority areas include:
- strengthening the UK’s whole-aircraft design and system
integration capability and positioning it for future generations
of civil aircraft
- the development of smart, connected and more electric
aircraft
- ensuring the UK is a global leader in the development of
large complex structures, particularly wings
- advancing a new generation of more efficient propulsion
technologies, particularly large turbofans
- the competition opens for expressions of interest on 2 July
2018, and the deadline for submissions is 18 July 2018
- successful applicants will be invited to make a full funding
application. The approval process typically takes 6 months
- organisations can work alone or in partnership with other
businesses and researchers
- project costs and duration should be in proportion to the
objectives
- businesses could attract up to 70% of their project costs
- you will need to sign up to the ATI framework
agreement to be eligible to apply
