Thank you for your interest in our funding programmes.
Please note, none are currently open for new applicants at this moment in time.
Through our Strength in Places Programmes we aim to provide a variety of funding schemes to support the machinery community and create impact within the sector.
I4M helps small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in West Yorkshire and Greater Manchester develop and adopt advanced machinery, and improve manufacturing processes.
This funded programme gives businesses access to specialist expertise from regional universities and the National Physical Laboratory (NPL).
By removing barriers to innovation, I4M enables SMEs to develop, and integrate, cutting-edge technology and boost productivity.
With expert support at no charge, businesses can bring new ideas to market faster, strengthening competitiveness and driving growth in UK manufacturing.
Projects must:
If have any questions, or need further information, please contact the AMPI team: AMPI.SIPF@npl.co.uk.
Please note that this current round of funding closes on Friday 27th February 2026 at midday (12:00). No new applications will be accepted after this point.
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From project success to strategic partnership: The lasting impact of AMPI support for HNC
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Tim Thorburn, Managing Director of Craftsman Tools, spoke to us about how I4M has allowed…
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This scheme is managed by NPL on behalf of AMPI and is government funding provided through UK Research and Innovation’s flagship Strength in Places Fund.