Advanced manufacturing is one of West Yorkshire’s strongest sectors. If you run an advanced manufacturing business, we can help. From funding and training to networks and innovation support, our programmes will help you grow, boost productivity and embrace Industry 4.0.
Advanced manufacturing is one of West Yorkshire’s strongest sectors, employing over 110,000 people across almost 6,000 businesses and contributing around £7.7 billion to the regional economy.
If you run an advanced manufacturing business, we can help. From funding and training to networks and innovation support, our support can help you grow, boost productivity and embrace Industry 4.0.
West Yorkshire is home to one of the UK’s largest manufacturing sectors. We have key specialisms in Textiles and Advanced Materials, Food and Drink, Space, Defence and Security, Precision Engineering and Chemicals.
We have a wide range of free and funded support for start-ups, scale-ups and established firms.
The CPT at the University of Huddersfield supports businesses to improve product quality and productivity through advanced measurement, metrology and manufacturing research.
The iPRD at the University of Leeds helps businesses accelerate innovation in chemical and process manufacturing by providing access to research expertise, facilities and collaboration opportunities.
The TTRC at the University of Huddersfield supports innovation in advanced textiles, offering expertise in materials development, testing and industrial applications.
The Knowledge Exchange connects businesses with expertise from Leeds Beckett University. It offers access to academic expertise and consultancy, strategic business support and innovation programmes.
The 3M Buckley Innovation Centre helps businesses to innovate, connect and grow through access to technology, expertise, research and collaboration opportunities with the University of Huddersfield, as well as grow-on space and meeting room hire.
The Bragg Centre, part of the Henry Royce Institute, provides access to world-leading materials research and expertise. It helps businesses develop and commercialise advanced materials and technologies.
Nexus helps your business navigate the innovation landscape across West Yorkshire. It provides access to research, talent and facilities across the University of Leeds and beyond.
