Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, will invest up to £20 million in innovation projects. These will be for innovation in digital technologies to reduce environmental impact within manufacturing processes.

The aim of this competition is to develop digital innovations to improve the sustainability of manufacturing processes. This must result in either reduced material or reduced energy consumption.

Your proposal must deliver sustainable solutions through applying digital technology development to manufacturing processes within a production facility.

Your project must demonstrate the digital innovations that will deliver sustainability improvements:

• Strand 1 - Digital innovation with manufacturing data
• Strand 2 - Digital innovation in manufacturing processes

Your project must apply to either Strand 1 or Strand 2.

The deadline is 11:00am on 26 January 2022.

How to Apply

You should read the guidance on applying for a competition on the Innovation Funding Service before you start your application.

More information about this grant can be found on the GOV website at the Made Smarter Innovation: Sustainable Smart Factory web page.