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23 support listings for manufacturers in South West England
Includes UK-wide support available to manufacturers in your region.
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Industry-led advanced manufacturing and aerospace training campus with workshops, specialist labs, employer-designed curriculum and apprenticeship routes.
Connects businesses to Plymouth's marine-autonomy ecosystem, real-world test ranges, shared facilities, industry, research and skills capability.
Robotics and automation demonstrations, workforce training, prototyping, validation and collaborative industrial R&D for startups, SMEs and larger businesses.
Marine technology developers can access authorised water space, research vessel, remote operations, workshops, secure simulation, connectivity and expertise for real-world trials.
Industry collaboration using robotic fabrication, large-format 3D printing, cobots and digital/immersive production technologies.
Development kitchens, pilot production equipment, technical product support, food safety/compliance advice, shelf-life work and industry training for food and drink businesses.
Hardware startups get workspace, FabLab access, product-development support and help moving from desktop prototypes toward batch and mass production.
Food and drink manufacturers can access technical advice, pilot plant, testing, product/process development, validation, regulatory support and training.
Fully funded product-development and prototyping advisory support with 3D printing, scanning, laser cutting, VR/design tools and mentoring for eligible businesses.
Professional IP audit identifying IP opportunities, risks and recommendations. Maximum funding £2,250 including VAT, with £750 business contribution.
Up to 20 days of NPL specialist measurement science and engineering expertise and facilities at no charge, subject to eligibility.
Access route to at-scale rail testing through RIDC Melton, RIDC Tuxford, TfL facilities and Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre.
Short, funded knowledge transfer projects connecting businesses with Cranfield expertise to test an innovation idea.
Series A and later deep-tech companies get technical sprints to validate scalable production systems, improve certification/supply-chain readiness and embed manufacturability into growth plans.
Route for businesses to find technical experts, specialist support and research facilities for innovation projects.
100% of eligible Catapult/RTO project costs up to £15,000 for testing, technical expertise, regulatory support, market analysis, R&D planning and commercialisation support.
Route for small and medium manufacturers to access High Value Manufacturing Catapult engineering expertise, facilities and technical projects.
Innovation and growth advisory service pairing innovating businesses with specialist advisers.
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