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Funding Opportunities

Current funding opportunities

With the generous support of MIA Members Andrew Everett and Titan Motorsport we have collated the below opportunities that we believe MIA members may benefit from. These opportunities are not restricted to Automotive but any sector that requires the capabilities of our high-performance engineering sector.

If you are searching for collaborative partners for a project we strongly suggest using the MIA members directory to utilise the membership community or alternatively contact the MIA who will happily assist you with relevant introductions.

 

UK Wide Opportunities

 

 

  • Expression of Interest (EOI) competition - The Automotive Transformation Fund  (ATF) is a funding programme created to support the industrialisation and scale-up of a UK electrified vehicle supply chain. Find out more here.

  • The DRIVE35 programme builds on the UK Government’s Advanced Manufacturing Sector Plan, reaffirming its commitment to a zero-emission future. It includes an unprecedented £2 billion in grant funding available through 2030 to support automotive R&D, scale-up, and industry transformation.
    Find out more here.
  
 

  • Innovate UK Contracts for Innovation supports a range of competitions with public sector organisations and departments. Find out more here.

  • Innovate UK Business Growth– this can support you to innovate and partner with an RTO to complete an innovation project. You can receive up to £15k to support them with this. This is great way to be introduced to Innovate UK and find out about further funding calls to support a business innovate and grow - more information here.
 
 
  • Net Zero Innovation Portfolio - provides funding for low-carbon technologies and systems. Decreasing the costs of decarbonisation, the Portfolio will help enable the UK to end its contribution to climate change - more information here.
  
 
  • Internship Programme - WMG specialist internship programme supports businesses in a variety of manufacturing sectors, from developing new products to improving process efficiency and increased productivity - more information here. 
    Internship Programme leaflet
  

Engagement Opportunities

  • At CTS - The Motorsport Engineering and Technology Show, that was held at Silverstone on 15th and 16th October 2025, Dan Bunting, Head of Business Development at APC, presented “DRIVE35: Discover your funding journey”. The presentation was tailored to the Motorsport and High-performance Engineering sector. The presentation slide are available here to view.

    If you have questions relating to the funding available under Drive35, whether your activities are eligible and how to begin the application process, APC actively encourage you to get in touch. They are on hand to help. Please email info@apcuk.co.uk

  • Investment to boost batteries and hydrogen vehicles - This competition is not open to the industry but your awareness with the project content could help with potential engagement opportunities. More information here.

Other funding news

  • UK Defence and Security Exports (UKDSE) offers events-based support to UK companies of all sizes, both at home and overseas. The list of supported events can be found here.

  • New £10 million fund to support UK businesses to deliver next generation of semiconductors. More information here.

  • Watch Innovate UK's YouTube series with tips for applying for funding here.

  • GBIP from Innovate UK - The Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP) helps ambitious businesses to collaborate and expand in new markets, offering bespoke support that grows and scales innovative businesses. More information here.

  • The Net Zero Webinar Series - How do you decarbonise the energy and carbon industries that provide many of the building blocks for the modern world? Join Innovate UK for their free monthly webinar where an array of industry leading panellists will lead the debate. More information here.

  • The Future Flight Challenge - The Future Flight Challenge aims to help the UK deliver the aviation revolution of autonomous and piloted vehicles technology. Watch the YouTube Video to see how aviation is evolving.
     
  • Innovate UK has welcomed the Government’s Innovation Strategy. The Strategy sets out long term plans to cement the UK’s position as a world-leader in science, research and innovation. Read more here.

All MIA members can access an initial FREE consultation with Andrew Everett whose extensive knowledge and experience of UK government funding and applications can help identify relevant funds, find partners and submit a well-presented application. For more information visit the MIA Funding Hub here.