Analysis for Innovators (A4I) enables innovation and improves productivity and competitiveness for UK businesses.
UK businesses can apply to access cutting-edge R&D expertise and work with world-leading scientists and research facilities, to solve technical analysis or measurement problems that are holding back innovation.
A4I is led by Innovate UK, in partnership with NPL and other laboratories. This popular funding programme is launching its seventh round and has so far funded more than 270 projects.
Round 7 is open and accepting applications until 20 April 2022.
The competition is in two strands:
- Mini projects, up to £50K funding and 3 months duration (open to UK SMEs)
- Full projects, up to £150K funding and 6 months duration (open to all UK businesses)
Click below to find out more and apply.
Round 7 mini projects
Round 7 full projects
Find out more about A4I
A4I is an investment from Innovate UK, as part of UK Research and Innovation, alongside funding partners the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), the National Measurement Laboratory at LGC (formerly known as the Laboratory of the Government Chemist), the National Engineering Laboratory (NEL) and the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC).
Together, the funding partners run some of the most advanced facilities, techniques and technologies available in the world. A4I matches the best UK scientists and facilities with companies that have analysis or measurement problems.
The A4I programme differs from other funding competitions, targeting competitiveness and productivity head on it offers cutting edge R&D, expertise and facilities to UK companies that want to solve an analysis or measurement problem from within their existing business.
Who can apply?
You must be a UK registered micro, small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) with any type of measurement or analysis problem to apply. The programme is expected to appeal to manufacturing companies, especially those involved in complex supply chains, but companies applying may be from any sector.
Details - here