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Overview
The Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Innovation: CRD competition is designed to support collaborative industrial research projects that improve the performance of UK manufacturing supply chains. This programme focuses on enabling businesses to develop innovative solutions that increase productivity, enhance resource efficiency and strengthen resilience. Projects are expected to deliver real-world impact and demonstrate how innovations can scale across multiple advanced manufacturing industries rather than being limited to a single sector. The competition strongly encourages collaboration between businesses and supply chain partners, ensuring that solutions are validated in practical environments and aligned with industry needs.
Scope of the Competition
Projects must address key supply chain challenges and demonstrate measurable improvements in performance.
Your project must:
Key Focus Areas
Projects should align with one or more of the following innovation areas:
Eligibility and Project Requirements
This competition is open to UK registered businesses working collaboratively with partners across the supply chain.
Key requirements include:
Key Dates and Funding:
Project funding: Up to £1 million per project
Opens: 27 April 2026
Closes: 10 June 2026 (11:00 am)
How Inventya can help
This competition requires strong collaboration, clear industry relevance and a well-defined route to commercialisation. Inventya can support your organisation by:
With extensive experience in Innovate UK competitions, Inventya can help position your project for success and maximise your chances of securing funding.
