Topic: automotive

Research will address the transition from newly developed technologies to repeatable, cost-effective manufacturing in aerospace and automotive industries. Topics include materials and process scale-up, robotics, AI-enabled assembly, simulation, electrification and integrated manufacturing systems. Projects must involve industrial partners, access realistic manufacturing environments and secure matching non-public contributions. Small projects may last up to two years with full economic costs up to £600,000; large projects may last up to four years at £4.5–5.8 million full economic cost. UKRI p

Build a national research and innovation network connecting manufacturing researchers, industry, supply chains and investors. The initial 12-month scoping phase will map capability, benchmark activity and develop a roadmap, followed by 48 months of network work. Activities include knowledge exchange, brokerage, a national event and flexible funding for feasibility studies and early research on scale-up barriers. The focus is aerospace and automotive, with wider relevance to batteries, space and advanced materials. UKRI contributes £4.5 million at 80% of full economic cost. The mandatory intent