Industrial Technologies
Industrial Technologies are the foundation of today’s digital society; they include electronics, sensors, photonics, RF systems and computing.
Specialist Areas
|Sectors
|Case Studies
|Opportunities
|Case Studies
|Events
|Experts
|News
|Perspective
|Programmes
Every market sector has increased use of technology to increase performance, extend capability and improve ease of use – from smartphones to medical diagnostics and industrial automation.
An example would be a car – modern cars contain 50 to 100 embedded computers using data from up to 100 sensors. By 2030 it is expected that 50% of the cost of the car will be electronics and associated technologies.
Within the home we expect fast internet and great WiFi to connect our computers and run our connected devices – from light bulbs or heating thermostats to smart devices such as Alexa. Advances in photonics significantly improves the resolution and quality of TV pictures.
Within the manufacturing sector digitalisation is seen as the key driver for productivity improvement in the UK – automation and monitoring of equipment are built on industrial technologies.
Innovate UK Business Connect’s Industrial Technologies team helps organisations interested in developing, or using, innovative technologies to access funding, expert knowledge and to form collaborations. If you are a business working on innovative products, services or processes we can help you take the next step by connecting you with the right funding, people and expertise.
Our experts work with businesses of all sizes, from start-ups and spin-outs, to medium sized enterprises and multinational organisations. This includes organisations that are undertaking R&D to generate new, innovative products or services that help the UK economy or deliver social good.
Current focus
Related Opportunities
Digital Twin Energy Grids
Opens: 22/04/2024 Closes: 24/05/2024
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £1.2m for collaborative projects that enable digital twins, data interoperability and cyber resilience in UK energy networks.
More Information
Made Smarter: National LightHouse Projects May 2024
Opens: 01/05/2024 Closes: 27/05/2024
This call focusses on projects designed to stimulate the transition from legacy manufacturing solutions towards Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0.
More Information
Made Smarter: Rapid Demonstrator Projects May 2024
Opens: 01/05/2024 Closes: 27/05/2024
This call focusses on developing rapid demonstrator solutions (sensor installation, data analysis or similar) that enable SMEs to advance their smart manufacturing journeys.
More Information
New Innovators in digital technology, North East England
Opens: 07/05/2024 Closes: 19/06/2024
UK registered micro and small businesses can apply for a share of up to £1.5m for projects that grow their innovation activities in the digital technology cluster in North East England.
More Information
Innovate UK innovation loans future economy: round 15
Opens: 02/05/2024 Closes: 26/06/2024
UK registered businesses can apply for loans for innovative projects with strong commercial potential to significantly improve the UK economy.
More Information
Advanced Machinery Innovation Fund
Opens: 20/05/2024 Closes: 19/06/2024
UK registered organisations working in Greater Manchester or West Yorkshire can apply for a share of up to £1m to develop advanced machinery.