Strategic Vision

WEAF’s Vision and Purpose

What we do

We promote Aerospace & Advanced Engineering within the South West region of the UK, focussing our activities towards the SME’s supported by the larger regional Primes.

Why we do it

WEAF is focused on developing and sustaining  the most important aerospace and advanced engineering region in the UK. Encouraging our members to thrive, innovate and grow. To empower individuals and help to inspire the next generation.

How we do it

We enable our members to connect, share, solve problems and create opportunities together. Signposting them to access the tools needed to help enhance competitiveness. We support innovation through cluster networking, funding and collaboration. Provide a range of network/clustered based events to stimulate growth and enable B2B communications. We act as the voice of regional SME’s into Regional/National/International stakeholders.

Resources

News and Posts

Business Growth Dorset

Dorset Council have been awarded funding from the Department for Business & Trade to deliver the pan-Dorset Growth Hub for the financial year 2025 – 2026. The official, pan-Dorset Growth Hub is now branded as Business Growth Dorset. Business Growth Dorset is part...

Free Cyber Action Toolkit

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), part of GCHQ, has launched a free Cyber Action Toolkit to help sole traders and small businesses strengthen their online security. With 42% of small businesses reporting cyber breaches in 2024, the toolkit offers simple,...

International Trade Week

International Trade Week (ITW) returns for its fifth edition from 3rd to 7th November, offering five days of free online and in-person events designed to help UK businesses grow through exporting. Led by the Department for Business and Trade and sponsored by Santander...

Airbus Launchpad – Expression of Interest

🚀 Airbus Launchpad opening early 2026 - a collaborative high-tech lab and workspace designed to accelerate innovation, partnership, and SME development within the UK’s space ecosystem. Located at our Stevenage site, this new facility will serve as a hub for...