National Materials Innovation Programme CR&D Competition

National Materials Innovation Programme CR&D competition - Up to £12 million available

The National Materials Innovation Programme CR&D competition is creating a significant opportunity for organisations working across the advanced materials ecosystem.

The competition will provide up to £12 million in funding to support collaborative industrial research projects focused on accelerating the commercial and industrial adoption of advanced materials innovation.

Projects can apply for grants of up to £1 million and funding is available across four materials innovation opportunity themes:

• future healthcare solutions 
• structural materials innovation
• power electronics and connectivity
• metamaterials and metasurfaces

To help applicants prepare, an online briefing event was held, covering:

• competition objectives and scope
• eligibility requirements
• assessment criteria
• consortium-building opportunities
• access to networking through B2 Match

Missed the briefing? You can rewatch the webinar to learn more about the competition or attend one of our two drop-in clinics on 11 September and 7 October, providing applicants with an opportunity to ask questions and receive further guidance on the competition.

Collaboration platform

To support the competition, we are currently using the B2Match platform. This platform helps innovators connect with like-minded individuals and form collaborative partnerships to achieve their goals.

What can you do on the platform?

• Post on the marketplace: Share information about your project, outline what you need help with, or describe the types of connections you’re hoping to make.

• Message individuals directly: Prefer one-to-one contact? No problem! Reach out to people directly to see if you’d be a good match to work together.

• Book a session with a potential collaborator: These sessions are designed to help you quickly assess each other’s interests and expertise, identify common goals, and uncover synergies.

You can join the platform via event registration or if you are unable to join the events, sign up directly using the link below.

www.b2match.com