The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is pleased to launch a new Themed Competition called PYRAMID for avionics and mission systems. Run on behalf of Air Command – Rapid Capabilities Office, this competition seeks proposals that can develop new, or adapt...
Funding
Autumn Budget 2024: What does it mean for the South West Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing sectors?
4 Nov
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves MP, delivered the Autumn Budget “Fixing Foundations to Deliver Change” to the House of Commons on 30 October. Aerospace, Defence, and Advanced Manufacturing investment was secured through £24 billion-plus of funds. ...
UK Government considers financial hurdles in Advanced Manufacturing; WEAF advocates for robust regional reporting mechanisms
4 Nov
The Department for Business & Trade (DBT) is requesting feedback on the challenges facing UK advanced manufacturing companies in accessing long-term growth capital. Responses need to be received by 23:59 on Tuesday 26th November. WEAF calls for UK Government to...
Defence Supplier Capability Development Programme
10 Sep
An exciting new programme funded by the Ministry of Defence to provide business improvement support to UK based Small and Medium enterprises and Mid-tier suppliers in the defence sector supply chain. We are delighted to announce that the full application process for...
Business and Trade Secretary gives lift-off to over £100 million for greener air travel
23 Jul
Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has announced over £100 million of funding for cutting-edge aerospace research and development projects. £103 million government-industry funding for cutting-edge new green aerospace projects, supporting thousands of...
Flight 100 “a milestone not just for Virgin Atlantic but the industry”
23 May
On the opening day of Sustainable Skies World Summit 2024, CEO of Virgin Atlantic Shai Weiss shared his perspective on the significance of Flight 100 and what the milestone flight represents for the wider aviation industry. “We’ve shown what can be done. Now it’s time...
BUSINESS INNOVATION FUND
9 May
West of England Growth Hub - Support for Small to Medium sized Enterprises to accelerate innovation. The Business Innovation Fund is designed to help businesses progress research and development (R&D) activity leading to the creation of novel/new products,...
Defence Supplier Capability Development Programme
28 Mar
An exciting new programme funded by the Ministry of Defence to provide business improvement support to UK based Small and Medium enterprises and Mid-tier suppliers in the defence sector supply chain. Background to programme In the Defence and Security...
Aerospace funding programme to support SMEs and drive clean growth
20 Nov
Aerospace funding programme to support SMEs in developing technologies to drive clean growth New funding programme targeting cutting-edge SME aerospace research projects to advance net zero aviation and boost high-skilled jobs. Worth up to £10 million a year, the...
Funding Available to Grow Activities within the SW Marine & Maritime Cluster
1 Nov
Launchpad: marine and maritime in the Great South West – R1 CR&D UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £2 million for business led projects that grow activities in the marine and maritime cluster in the Great South West. This funding is from...
How to fund aerospace innovation
26 Sep
Funding aerospace innovation can be a complex and costly endeavour, but it's essential for driving progress in the industry. Whether you are an aerospace SME, start-up, researcher, or enterprise, looking to invest in aerospace innovation, here are some strategies to...
Winners of the Sustainable Smart Factory competition announced
17 Apr
BEIS, UKRI and Made Smarter Innovation announced the winners of the Sustainable Smart Factory competition. BEIS, UKRI and Made Smarter Innovation announced the winners of almost £14m in combined backing from its latest funding call – the Sustainable Smart Factory...