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Requires industrial project partners, matched funding, access to industrial-scale manufacturing environments, and a mandatory Intent to Submit form before applying.","{\"summary\":\"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.\",\"meta_description\":\"UKRI funds UK manufacturing scale-up research in aerospace and automotive, up to £5.8M FEC, with industry partners required, from UKRI.\",\"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\u002For 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\":[\"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.\"],\"faq\":[{\"q\":\"How much funding does this UKRI manufacturing scale-up call provide?\",\"a\":\"Large projects can receive £4.5M-£5.8M FEC with UKRI funding 80%, while small projects are capped at up to £600k FEC.\"},{\"q\":\"What is the deadline for the UKRI Manufacturing Scale-up call?\",\"a\":\"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.\"},{\"q\":\"Do I need an industry partner to apply?\",\"a\":\"Yes, industry project partners are required and must commit matched funding from the outset, along with letters of support.\"},{\"q\":\"How long can funded projects run?\",\"a\":\"Large projects can run up to four years and small projects up to two years.\"},{\"q\":\"Is this call open to international applicants?\",\"a\":\"No, the call is restricted to UK-based research projects.\"}],\"tags\":[\"ukri\",\"manufacturing\",\"aerospace\",\"automotive\",\"industry-partnership\",\"consortium-required\",\"large-grant\",\"uk-only\"]}",{"matchedProgram":14,"resourceSlug":29,"relatedGuides":30,"countryHubs":31,"domainHubs":35,"closingMonth":36,"hasRelated":39,"hasBrowseRelated":39},"ukri",[],[32],{"slug":33,"demonym":34},"gb","UK researchers",[],{"slug":37,"label":38},"2026-11","November 2026",true,{"grants":41},[42,46,51,55,59],{"id":43,"name":44,"funder":6,"deadline":11,"budget":45},"ukri-manufacturing-scale-up-network-plus-2026-12","Manufacturing Scale-Up Network Plus","Up to £5.63M total FEC; UKRI funds 80% up to £4.5M",{"id":47,"name":48,"funder":49,"deadline":14,"budget":50},"research-council-of-norway-innovation-project-for-the-industrial-sector-indus-2026","Innovation Project for the Industrial Sector: Industry and services","Research Council of Norway","NOK 1,000,000-16,000,000",{"id":52,"name":53,"funder":6,"deadline":14,"budget":54},"ukri-engineering-biology-programme-mission-hubs-2026","Engineering Biology Programme: Mission Hubs","Up to £15M (80% FEC funded by UKRI)",{"id":56,"name":57,"funder":6,"deadline":14,"budget":58},"ukri-engineering-biology-programme-foundational-technol-2026","Engineering Biology Programme: Foundational Technology Hubs","Up to £12 million (80% FEC funded)",{"id":60,"name":61,"funder":6,"deadline":14,"budget":62},"ukri-knowledge-transfer-partnership-2026","Knowledge Transfer Partnership","£35,000\u002Fyear (SME) to £50,000+\u002Fyear (large company) business contribution"]