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Manufacturing Scale-up Research and Innovation: Automotive and Aerospace
Intent to Submit form by 16:00 UK time (mandatory); full application by 16:00 UK time on 9 December 2026
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This UKRI call funds UK research projects that scale up lab-based manufacturing processes into repeatable, cost-effective production capabilities for the aerospace and automotive sectors. Large projects can receive £4.5M-£5.8M FEC (80% funded by UKRI) over up to four years, while small projects are capped at £600k FEC over up to two years. Applicants must bring industry project partners on board from the outset, with matched funding committed and access to industrial-scale manufacturing environments.
Details
| Funder | UKRI |
| Budget | £600k (small projects, up to 2 years) to £4.5M–£5.8M FEC (large projects, up to 4 years); UKRI funds 80% of FEC |
| Deadline | 11 November 2026 |
| Duration | Up to 2 years (small projects) or up to 4 years (large projects) |
| Consortium | Required - industry project partners central to the research with matched funding and letters of support |
| Application | 2-stage: mandatory Intent to submit form (11 November 2026) → full application (9 December 2026) |
| Frequency | One-off |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
UK funding opportunity under the IS8+ Advanced Manufacturing Priority Programme to scale up manufacturing of recently developed technologies in aerospace and automotive sectors. Requires industrial project partners, matched funding, access to industrial-scale manufacturing environments, and a mandatory Intent to Submit form before applying.
Who Should Apply
- •UK-based research teams with lab-scale manufacturing processes ready to scale up
- •Consortia including industry project partners committed to matched funding
- •Projects targeting aerospace and/or automotive manufacturing applications
- •Teams with access to industrial-scale manufacturing environments
- •Applicants able to submit a mandatory Intent to Submit form ahead of the full proposal
Key Dates
- •Mandatory Intent to Submit form due 11 November 2026, 16:00 UK time
- •Full application due 9 December 2026, 16:00 UK time via UKRI Funding Service
- •Projects run up to 4 years (large) or up to 2 years (small)
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Secure industry project partner commitments and matched funding early, this is central to eligibility, not a bolt-on.
- ✓Submit the Intent to Submit form well before the 11 November deadline since it's a mandatory gate to the full application.
- ✓Clarify early whether your project fits the large (£4.5M-£5.8M) or small (up to £600k) funding tier, as the scope and duration differ substantially.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding does this UKRI manufacturing scale-up call provide?
Large projects can receive £4.5M-£5.8M FEC with UKRI funding 80%, while small projects are capped at up to £600k FEC.
What is the deadline for the UKRI Manufacturing Scale-up call?
A mandatory Intent to Submit form is due 11 November 2026, followed by the full application on 9 December 2026, both by 16:00 UK time.
Do I need an industry partner to apply?
Yes, industry project partners are required and must commit matched funding from the outset, along with letters of support.
How long can funded projects run?
Large projects can run up to four years and small projects up to two years.
Is this call open to international applicants?
No, the call is restricted to UK-based research projects.
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