Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) Programme
Status not published
Runs periodic strategic batch competitions plus an expression-of-interest route; several windows per year.
Two-stage competitions: Strategic Programme and Non-CO2 Programme grants up to GBP 18m (2.5% industrial contribution applies); SME Programme grants up to GBP 1.5m (at least 50% of eligible costs must go to SMEs in the consortium). Open to UK-registered organisations developing civil aerospace technology.
Aerospace Technology Institute / Department for Business and Trade / Innovate UK
ppp · national
Deadline: Fixed cut-off dates — Runs periodic strategic batch competitions plus an expression-of-interest route; several windows per year.
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Quick — mostly identity and bank details.
Who can apply
- Sectors: space, manufacturing, climate
- Stage: seed, Series A and growth
- R&D activity required
- Locally registered entity required
Related reading: How grant deadlines actually work · The Companies House number, explained
Source. https://www.ati.org.uk/what-we-do/strategy-funding/funding/
"The ATI Programme is open to any organisations registered in the UK looking to develop technology for exploitation in the civil aerospace sector."
Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
Source: www.ati.org.uk
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