Thank you for your interest in our funding programmes.
Please note, none are currently open for new applicants at this moment in time.
We are pleased to announce the reopening of our Innovation for Machinery (I4M) funding scheme in February 2026.
If you are interested in pursuing an application, we welcome all questions via AMPI.SIPF@npl.co.uk, where we can recommend a suitable research partner (if not already identified)
Please email AMPI.SIPF@npl.co.uk if you require support in developing your project, submitting your application, or finding a collaboration or service provider.
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This scheme is managed by the National Physical Laboratory on behalf of the Advanced Machinery and Productivity Institute and funded through UKRI’s Strength in Places Fund.
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