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SME Programme

About the ATI SME Programme

A funding programme tailored to the needs of SMEs to strengthen and further encourage technology innovation within the supply chain and civil aerospace sector.

This competitive funding programme is designed to maximise benefits to SMEs and to support and encourage industrial investment into the aerospace sector and its supply chain, through the funding of innovative and high impact projects.

The SME Programme is coordinated and managed by:

  • Department for Business and Trade
  • Innovate UK
  • Aerospace Technology Institute

View a recording of the ATI’s SME Programme launch webinar from Tuesday 5th December 2023 on YouTube, and download the slides here.

Upcoming 2025 Events:

 

You can keep up to date with all ATI SME Programme events via the ATI Hub. 

 

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If you would like more information on applying for the SME Programme, please complete the form below. 

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Support from the ATI Hub

Support for applicants to the SME Programme includes clinics with ATI Technologists, themed innovation workshops and guidance on how to prepare a strong Pitch Panel presentation and Full Stage Application. The ATI Hub can also generate new connections which could become consortia applications to the SME Programme.

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