Engineering (ENG): Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation (CMMI)
U.S. National Science Foundation
National Materials Innovation Programme: CR&D Rd1
Materials Science and Engineering collaborative research grant from Innovate UK
Apply by Wednesday, Oct 28 at 16:00 UTC
£500,000 – £1,000,000
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Support for collaborative industrial research that moves advanced-materials innovations toward practical use. The competition covers three priority growth themes and one strategic opportunity theme. Eligible project grant requests range from £500,000 to £1 million. Applications close at 16:00 UK time on 28 October 2026.
Eligibility
Career stage: Not stated
Institution applies
Host location: United Kingdom
Reviewed Sep 24, 2026. Check the funder’s full conditions before applying.
A UK-registered business must lead a collaboration. At least one UK-registered micro, small or medium-sized enterprise must claim grant funding in the consortium.
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