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 feasibility sprint studies are open to consortia led by a UK academic partner and have a value of between £30,000 and £70,000, which will be industry matched through in-kind contribution. Find out more here. 27 September
	SBRI supports a range of competitions with public sector organisations and departments. Find out more about SBRI: the Small Business Research Initiative. Faraday battery challenge: This challenge is investing in research and innovation projects, and facilities, to drive the growth of a strong battery business in the UK. See the full opportunity details on the Innovation Funding Service. March 2025 Driving the electric revolution: This challenge is investing in electrification technologies, including power electronics, machines and drives (PEMD). The investment will support the UK’s push towards a net zero carbon economy and contribute to the development of clean technology supply chains. See the full opportunity details on the Innovation Funding Service. 2019-2024 Innovate UK Edge – 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. Edge 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. UK registered businesses can apply for loans for innovative projects with strong commercial potential to significantly improve the UK economy.Find out more here.30 October
	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.

Engagement Opportunities

• 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.
• Watch Innovate UK's YouTube series with tips for applying for funding here.
  
• GBIP from Innovate UK EDGE - 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, launched by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial 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.
• NVN Feasibility Studies Competition 2024 - This Competition provides grant funding of up £42,000 to undertake 3-month duration desktop research and/or preliminary investigation activities aimed at supporting the accelerated development of innovative vehicle concepts and technologies applicable to powered road going and off highway, zero tailpipe emission. Find out more here 6th November 2024.
  

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.