Impact Reporting
Find out how we are fulfilling our mission
Message from our Chief Executive Officer
The Aerospace Technology Institute’s mission to transform aerospace through technology and innovation is critical to our sector achieving Net Zero 2050.
We are committed to sharing information about what the ATI is doing in support of those objectives. On this section of our website you can find data showing where our funding has been invested, how it supports the wider ecosystem and the technology development that has been achieved. You can also find the commitments we have made towards making a positive impact on our environment and our company culture.
We will regularly update this page to showcase the impact of the ATI Programme and that of our other projects and initiatives.
2023 / 2024 October to September
ATI PROGRAMME
- £203.3m grant funding
- £338.2m total forecast R&D activity
- 21 projects
- 64 unique partners
IMPACT TO DATE
The ATI Programme has facilitated over £3.64bn of R&D investment, reflecting a combination of UK Government and industry funding.
438 projects have been awarded funding, developing technologies from advanced manufacturing techniques to zero-carbon propulsion systems.
The ATI Programme has unlocked investment from 451 organisations across the UK, from startups and SMEs to large global OEMs.
The majority of organisations in receipt of ATI Programme funding are located outside London and the south east.
SMEs make up more than half of the organisations who have received grant funding through the ATI Programme.
Startups form a growing segment of organisations who have received grant funding through the ATI Programme.
GRANTS & DISTRIBUTION
Grant awarded
2023/24 ATI Programme share of forecast R&D spend by project partner (Batches 41, 42, 43 and SME Programme). * Taken from FSA Applications, subject to change.
TOTAL SPEND
Including subcontractors within this spend, SMEs accounted for 21.7% of the forecast R&D project activity.
STRATEGIC ROADMAPS
Funding has been awarded to projects in Batches 41, 42, 43 and the SME Programme across all the roadmaps for technology development as set out in Destination Zero. *Taken from FSA Applications and subject to change.
Grant awarded
Large
£114.2m
grant funding
£116.6m
industry contribution
£230.8m
total spend
SME
£30.3m
grant funding
£18.4m
industry contribution
£48.7m
total spend
Academia / Research
£58.8m
grant funding
£0
industry contribution
£58.8m
total spend
TOTAL SPEND
Large
£185.2m
total spend
SME
£73.3m
total spend
Academia / Research
£55.4m
total spend
TBC
£24.3m
total spend
STRATEGIC ROADMAPS
Zero-carbon
33.8%
Cross-cutting
40.4%
Ultra-efficient
25.8%
Grant awarded
Grant awarded
2023/24 ATI Programme share of forecast R&D spend by project partner (Batches 41, 42, 43 and SME Programme). * Taken from FSA Applications, subject to change.
TOTAL SPEND
TOTAL SPEND
Including subcontractors within this spend, SMEs accounted for 21.7% of the forecast R&D project activity.
STRATEGIC ROADMAPS
STRATEGIC ROADMAPS
Funding has been awarded to projects in Batches 41, 42, 43 and the SME Programme across all the roadmaps for technology development as set out in Destination Zero. *Taken from FSA Applications and subject to change.
Strategic roadmap themes
- H2 Advanced Systems
- Cross cutting advanced systems
- Manufacturing and assembly
- Battery propulsion and power
- Design and validation
- Throughlife support
- Ultra-efficient propulsion and power
- Ultra-efficient advanced systems
- Next-Gen cyber secure technologies
- UBHR Composite fan
- Other
Density of applications received by location (highest density dark blue)
The ATI's impact in 2023/24
We work to fulfil our mission by focusing on four strategic priorities: achieving economic impact, delivering the best technology, strengthening the ecosystem and driving innovation.
Discover how the ATI has made impact in these areas over our most recent financial year (October 2023 - September 2024) in our 2023/24 Impact Report.
It includes an overview of ATI Programme investment to date as well as the other strategic activities of the ATI, with additional focus on the SME Programme launched this year. It also highlights some of the ATI-supported projects which have demonstrated significant achievements and how we are strengthening the UK ecosystem through targeted support for innovators.
Further resources
Hydrogen Capability Network
The Hydrogen Capability Network is consolidating requirements for hydrogen in aerospace and has convened a network of experts to tackle some of the challenges.
Funding Growth in Aerospace
A joint report with PwC providing an overview of the funding landscape in aerospace, highlighting opportunities for private investment to capitalise on the growth potential of Net Zero.
ATI Hub
The ATI Hub has made an impact through delivering tailored innovation support for startups and SMEs. Visit our ATI Hub page to find out more.
Committing to positive impact
Below you can find some of the commitments we have made as an organisation to further our understanding of issues which affect the aerospace community and improve our offering to our stakeholders, employees and delivery partners.
Race to Zero
Being part of Race To Zero is a sign of the ATI’s commitment to showing leadership on decarbonisation. We are excited to be part of this global movement and to play our part in building momentum towards a sustainable world.
Women in Aviation and Aerospace Charter
Becoming a signatory of the WIAA Charter underlines our commitment to support a balanced and fair industry. This includes making the ATI an inclusive environment where everyone can achieve their potential and the guidance of the WIAA Charter will support us in taking practical steps toward this as part of our wider work on diversity and inclusion.
We want to hear from you
We are committed to sharing as much information with you as we can, so please let us know what else you would like to see in future.