Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is the UK’s innovation agency. We help companies grow through the development and commercialisation of innovative new products, processes and services. We know how important the manufacturing sector is to the UK and our teams can help your manufacturing business scale up, connect with businesses in a different UK region or exploit international opportunities. The support we offer includes:
Support for scaling – Innovate UK Business Growth is a key part of our system, helping high potential SME innovation-driven companies.
Connecting places – We champion local innovation strengths and clusters critical to UK capability through investment and support in strategic infrastructure. We also connect local to national to deliver economic growth.
International – Creating global opportunities for UK companies is at the heart of initiatives such as Horizon Europe and Global Expert Missions. Talk to our team to see how we can help you find international opportunities and partners that could take your project to the next level.
Accelerating commercialisation – Innovate UK’s Catapult Network supports businesses in transforming great ideas into valuable products and services. A network of nine world-leading technology and innovation centres, including the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, the Catapults drive the commercialisation and adoption of innovation, accelerating business growth and maximising productivity.
Find out about how Innovate UK can support you to adopt innovation and become more sustainable and resilient.
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