Brunel University London is actively seeking a UK-based small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) to collaborate on an application for the India – UK Collaborative R&D for Industrial Sustainability Round 2 funding competition. This prestigious initiative, led by Innovate UK in partnership with India’s Department of Science and Technology (DST), offers a share of £2 million for innovative sustainability projects developed jointly between the UK and India.
Revolutionising Aluminium Additive Manufacturing
Brunel University London aims to transform the aluminium additive manufacturing sector by significantly reducing its reliance on primary aluminium. Instead, this project will focus on end-of-life recycling, circular economy principles, and net-zero carbon objectives. The initiative seeks to develop a new, sustainable manufacturing pathway for impurity-tolerant, low-embodied-carbon aluminium alloy products, produced through additive manufacturing. This innovation will set the foundation for a greener, more sustainable future in industrial manufacturing.
Key Competition Details:
- Funding Available: Up to £2 million
- Project Grant Request: £100,000 – £300,000 per UK partner
- Project Duration: 6 to 18 months
- Start Date: By 1 September 2025
- End Date: By 31 March 2027
- Application Deadline: Wednesday, 12 February 2025, 11:00 AM UK time
UK organisations must apply through Innovate UK’s Innovation Funding Service (IFS) portal, while Indian partners will apply separately to the TDB programme. Indian partners will be funded exclusively by TDB.
Why Partner with Brunel University London?
Brunel University London is tied for 1st in the UK and ranked 4th worldwide for international outlook (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024) and ranks in the top 5-10% globally for research meeting UN Sustainable Development Goals (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024). We aim to equip you for a successful career and address global societal challenges, with passionate academics who are dedicated experts helping you develop the skills needed for real-world success.
Some of the key reasons why you would benefit from partnering with Brunel University on this funding opportunity are:
- Access to leading research expertise in sustainable metallurgy and additive manufacturing.
- Contribution to a pioneering low-carbon industrial solution.
- Opportunity to expand international collaborations and establish market presence in India.
- Strong support for commercialisation of breakthrough aluminium recycling technologies.
How to Express Interest:
SMEs interested in this collaboration are encouraged to contact Brunel University London as soon as possible to discuss project ideas and begin the application process. To contact Brunel, please click here to visit their website.
For more information or to express interest, please contact Christopher Pilgrim at Innovate UK: christopher.pilgrim@iukbc.org.uk
For full competition details, visit: Apply for Innovation Funding
