National Materials Innovation Programme: CR&D Rd1
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £12m for collaborative industrial research in materials for health, structures, electronics, or metamaterials.
Key facts
- Funding amount
- Between £500,000 and £1 million
- Deadline
- 28 Oct 2026 · 30 days left
- Region
- UK-wide
- Business type
- Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
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Plain English summary
This Innovate UK competition offers up to £12 million for collaborative industrial research projects focusing on advanced materials innovation. UK registered businesses, including SMEs, can apply for grants between £500,000 and £1 million to develop new materials or improve existing ones for applications in healthcare, structural materials, power electronics, or metamaterials. Projects must be business-led, include at least one UK SME, and involve an "end user" from the supply chain.
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Who this is best for
- Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
- Organisations based in UK-wide
- Projects aligned with innovation funding
- Teams seeking funding around Between £500,000 and £1 million
Who should not apply
- Individuals applying in a personal capacity (unless explicitly permitted)
- Applicants who cannot meet the official eligibility criteria below
Eligibility checklist
Tick what applies to your organisation before applying.
- UK registered businesses of any size leading a collaborative project.
- Consortium must include at least one UK registered SME claiming grant funding.
- Project must involve a named "end user" from the supply chain and focus on materials innovation in specified themes.
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