Made Smarter Innovation (MSI) Challenge

The Made Smarter Innovation (MSI) Challenge, a £147 million initiative funded by the UK Government and delivered by Innovate UK, EPSRC and ESRC, is driving the digital transformation of UK manufacturing. 

Over the past five years, MSI has engaged over 800 organisations, invested £112 million in grant funding, and supported the creation of 459 jobs, laying the foundation for a more competitive and sustainable manufacturing future.

Now, MSI is launching a new Feasibility Study funding call:
“MSI Improving energy or resource efficiency in UK Manufacturing – FS”

This call offers funding for total project costs up to £100,000, with a total fund of £2 million, to support innovations that enhance energy or resource efficiency in manufacturing.

Join a support session:

17 June – Funding Application 101: Understand Innovate UK grants and the application process.

23 June – Drop-in Session 1: Get your questions answered and connect with potential collaborators.

1 July – Drop-in Session 2: Final opportunity for tailored support before the application deadline.

Deadline:

Competition closes 2 July 2025 11:00am. Apply here.