I4M is funded by the UK Research and Innovation’s flagship Strength in Places Fund (SIPF), administered by the National Phsyical Laboratory (NPL). As part of NPL’s function to administer the scheme, you should expect contact from: AMPI.SIPF@npl.co.uk.
Start I4M applicationI4M encourages the development of new manufacturing technology within advanced machinery, robotics, automation, or associated industries. Projects must focus on delivering advancements in machinery for manufacturing, show clear benefit technically and demonstrate innovation at an industrially relevant scale.
Projects must also demonstrate clear market opportunity, a credible route to that market and show clear benefit in creating or safeguarding jobs.
Our target geography is the region encompassing Greater Manchester and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority areas. Please review the research partner briefing slides to determine if your postcode district is eligible. Please note these detail the expectations of the research partner as a deliverer.
Read our briefing slides