National Materials Innovation Programme: CR&D Rd1

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.

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.