Department for Business and Trade, Innovate UK and the Aerospace Technology Institute
Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) SME Programme
Grant funding for civil aerospace research and technology development in the UK. Suits UK registered SMEs whose primary exploitation route is civil aerospace, including consortia with at least one SME.
What it pays for
Conditions to know about
Primary exploitation route must be civil aerospace. Project work must be carried out in the UK, results exploited in the UK, and the ATI framework agreement signed. Businesses other than SMEs can lead if at least one SME is in the consortium. Two-stage competition: outline then full application. Must register before receiving funding.
How to apply
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Listed under Innovation and R&D, England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
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