UK Innovation Funding

GBP 1 million will be available to deliver a step change in aviation security through innovative science and technology. The competition seeks new technologies that will improve the ability to prevent the widest possible range of explosives, weapons and other threats being taken on board an aircraft. There will be grants up to GBP 80,000 and a funding intensity that may reach 70% intensity.

GBP 4 million will be available to increase the pace and scale of uptake of agricultural innovation by farmers in developing countries. The Agri-Tech Catalyst will take innovative ideas from any sector or discipline. Ideas must show the potential to improve the sustainable intensification of agriculture. There will be grants up to GBP 800,000 and a funding intensity that may reach 70% intensity.

The ATI is responsible for developing the UK Aerospace Technology Strategy supported by a network of advisory groups. The aim is to stimulate industry-led research and technology (R&T) projects that fit with this strategy and maximise the potential to the UK economy. There will be up to 100% of the total investment value covered and a funding intensity that may reach 70% intensity.