Aerospace Technology Institute Overview
The Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) is an autonomous UK organization that collaborates with the government and industry to transform aerospace through technology and innovation. It sets the UK aerospace technology strategy and funds world-class research and development projects. The ATI Programme has facilitated over £3.7 billion of R&D investment, supporting 467 projects and engaging 478 organizations across the UK, including startups, SMEs, and large global OEMs. The UK Government has committed to invest up to £2.3 billion in the UK aerospace sector through the ATI from 2025 to 2035.
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Aerospace Technology Institute
Investment focus
Invest in
- Western Europe 1 / 14
Product type
- Hardware
Industries / verticals
- SpaceTech / Aviation
Stages
Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B or later
First ticket size
£100,000 - £1,500,000
How to approach funds like Aerospace Technology Institute
When engaging ATI, founders should highlight how their technology addresses critical aerospace challenges and aligns with national priorities such as sustainability, advanced manufacturing, or digital transformation. Demonstrating a clear pathway to industry adoption and the potential for significant UK economic impact will resonate, especially if the project leverages cross-sector collaboration or accelerates readiness for market. ATI values proposals that show strong technical ambition, credible delivery plans, and the ability to scale within the UK ecosystem.
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