Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) Strategic Programme
Administered by funding for research and technology development
About this grant
Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) Strategic Programme Funding for research and technology development to maintain and grow the UK’s competitive positions in civil aerospace.
Key facts
Eligibility requirements
All of the following criteria must be met:
- You must be a UK-based business.
- You must be planning to carry out your project in the UK.
- Your project must address the specific requirements of the UK Aerospace Technology Strategy.
- The ATI Programme is open to any organisations registered in the UK looking to develop technology for exploitation in the civil aerospace sector.
- Applications can be submitted by individual organisations or as part of a consortium.
What the funding covers
- ATI R&T programme projects may focus on industrial research or experimental development, depending on the challenge.
- Research projects can receive grant funding of up to 50% of the total project value.
- Capital investment projects can receive grant funding of up to 100% of the total investment value.
- For industrial research, small businesses can receive up to 70% of eligible project costs.
- For industrial research, medium-sized businesses can receive up to 60% of eligible project costs.
- For industrial research, large businesses can receive up to 50% of eligible project costs.
- For experimental development projects, small businesses can receive up to 45% of eligible project costs.
- For experimental development projects, medium-sized businesses can receive up to 35% of eligible project costs.
- For experimental development projects, large businesses can receive up to 25% of eligible project costs.
How to apply
- 1The ATI is responsible for assessing the strategic fit of applications through a 2-step process.
- 2Applications are then sent to Innovate UK for independent assessment.
- 3To apply, contact ATI to discuss your proposal by emailing info@ati.org.uk.
- 4To apply, download and read the ATI guidance for applicants PDF (https://www.ati.org.uk/what-we-do/strategy-funding/funding/#developing-the-ati-strategic-r-and-d-project-portfolio).
Application tips
Grant details are sourced from official public databases and reviewed weekly. Eligibility criteria, funding amounts, and deadlines may change without notice. Always confirm details on the funding for research and technology development website before applying.
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