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Funds strategic civil aerospace research collaborations in the United Kingdom with sustained support across multiple intake windows.

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The ATI Programme is the UK government's primary grant funding mechanism for civil aerospace technology research and development, administered jointly by the Aerospace Technology Institute and Innovate UK on behalf of UKRI. The programme runs approximately three Expression of Interest batches per year, with each batch opening on the Innovate UK Funding Service and typically remaining open for two …

Civil aerospace industrial research aligned with ATI Destination Zero roadmaps, targeting zero-carbon propulsion, ultra-efficient aircraft, advanced manufacturing, and digital design tools.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.40%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.£975M

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.gov.uk