Advanced manufacturing: measurement and sensing pilot
UK Research and Innovation's Advanced manufacturing: measurement and sensing pilot supports UK SMEs developing new measurement and sensing technologies for advanced manufacturing supply chains.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates: October 7, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to £1 million total; each award is exactly £80,420 (includes £75,000 grant funding + £5,420 for Business Connect support) over 9 months.
Summary: Supports UK SMEs developing innovative measurement, instrumentation, or sensing technologies to address challenges in advanced manufacturing supply chains.
Key Information: Only UK-registered micro, small, or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are eligible; single applicant per business.
Description
This funding opportunity, managed by Innovate UK (part of UK Research and Innovation), is a pilot program to accelerate the growth of ambitious UK SMEs developing advanced technologies in measurement, instrumentation, or sensing for the manufacturing sector. The initiative aims to enhance productivity, resource efficiency, or resilience in the UK's advanced manufacturing supply chains (including automotive, aerospace, battery, space, and advanced materials production). Selected businesses will receive both grant funding and tailored business support over a 9-month period.
