This grant funds UK registered businesses to conduct collaborative industrial research projects focused on advanced materials innovation. Projects should improve existing materials, develop new materials, or deploy materials innovatively to overcome technical barriers. Funding supports projects aligned with priority themes to enhance UK industry competitiveness and sustainability. Grants range from £500,000 to £1 million for projects lasting 18 to 30 months, starting by February 2027.
Eligible applicants are UK registered businesses of any size leading collaborative projects with at least one UK SME partner requesting funding. Collaborators can include UK businesses, academic institutions, charities, not-for-profits, public sector organizations, and RTOs. Projects must be conduct
