ATI PROGRAMME FUNDING

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ati programme investing in uk aerospace

The ATI Programme is a partnership with the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and Innovate UK. Our investments, across three funding programmes, span ultra-efficient and zero-carbon flight technologies, digital design, advanced manufacturing, and cross-cutting innovations that deliver benefits across the entire aerospace ecosystem. These investments are designed to accelerate innovation in the UK and enhance our global competitiveness, in line with Destination Zero priorities.

Discover how UK-registered organisations can apply for funding to advance technologies aligned with the UK technology strategy Destination Zero.

Technology strategy

strategic programme

The Strategic Programme is the ATI’s flagship funding programme.

Application guidance

Grants of up to £18m
A 2.5% industrial contribution to the ATI applies
Applications must align with the Destination Zero roadmaps

SME PROGRAMME

The SME Programme is tailored to the needs of smaller business and projects.

Application guidance

Grants up to £1.5m
At least 50% of the total eligible project costs must go to micro, small and/or medium-sized business in your consortium
Applications must align with the Destination Zero roadmaps

NON CO2 PROGRAMME

The Non-CO2 Programme is supporting technology-based reductions in aircraft non-CO₂ emissions and their climate impacts.

Application guidance

Grants of up to £18m
A 2.5% industrial contribution to the ATI applies
Applications must align with the Non-CO₂ Technologies roadmap

FAQS your questions, answered

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Who can apply?

The ATI Programme is open to any organisations registered in the UK looking to develop technology for exploitation in the civil aerospace sector. Applications can be submitted by individual organisations or as part of a consortium.

How can I discuss an initial project idea with the ATI?

Please register for a Tech Clinic to speak directly to a member of the team and access a range of other support and services the ATI offers.

How long will it take to receive feedback after my draft submission?

We aim to provide feedback on your draft application within 10 working days starting from the day after we receive your draft submission. However, we cannot guarantee that draft applications submitted within a shorter time frame of a competition closing will receive feedback.

How is my application assessed and scored?

Applications will be assessed by member of the ATI using the criteria set for each of the three programmes. The criteria for each of the three funding programmes can be found on our Funding pages.

How can I discuss feedback received on my project?

The ATI will provide written feedback and will provide an opportunity for applicants to book a feedback discussion should you wish, with details on how to do this shared alongside the written feedback.

How many stages are there in each funding competition?

The Strategic Programme, SME Programme and Non-CO2 Programme are all two stage funding competitions with funding awarded after a successful outcome in the second stage. You must be successful at Stage 1 to be invited to Stage 2 of each competition.

I have a general enquiry about the ATI Programme. Who can I contact?

Please contact competitions@ati.org.uk, and a member of our funding team will respond to your enquiry within 5 working days.

who can apply accessibility, diversity and inclusion

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. If you would like to make a reasonable adjustment request to us for the application process, please contact us.

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