This event will provide an overview of the Aerospace Technology Institute’s (ATI) technology strategy, funding opportunities and key technology themes shaping the future of UK aerospace
The Aerospace Growth Partnership (AGP), in collaboration with Regional Aerospace Alliances (RAAs), ADS, and the Welsh Government, invites you to support a national initiative to boost UK supply chain resilience.
The UKDSE Export Faculty, is a free online resource from UK Government dedicated to offering tailored information, advice, and support for UK SMEs in the Defence, Security, and Cyber Security sectors
A new funding call has been launched by CSconnected to support the growth of the compound semiconductor supply chain in South Wales
This competitive funding programme is designed to maximise benefits to SMEs and to support and encourage industrial investment into the aerospace sector and its supply chain, through the funding of innovative and high impact projects
The competition is focused on future-proofing air systems and is looking for projects that can develop new, or adapt existing, air systems software applications to comply with the PYRAMID Reference Architecture
In collaboration with the University of Oxford’s Oxford Robotics Institute and Imperial College London
The Smart Manufacturing Data Hub (SMDH) project is a collaboration of 12 major UK institutions, including Industry Wales and the University of Cambridge, and funded by the UK government
Cwmni Egino is carrying out a study to better understand the current and potential capability, capacity and appetite of the Welsh supply chain to capitalise on the significant investment in nuclear that is likely to be made over the next decade and more
The DIANA challenges for this year have been released. DIANA is NATO’s accelerator program, offering support in both financial terms and know-how.
Following the EU Exit, the UK Government has been pursuing a programme of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and other trade related agreements
They are looking to fund novel methods of testing and evaluating for the future of defence.
Hundreds of micro, small and medium-sized businesses in Wales will soon be able to apply for Welsh Government funding designed to help them to reduce their running costs.
Book your FREE 1:1 Skills Clinic with ILS to discuss the 100% funding currently available for Engineering and IT Degree Apprenticeships in Wales starting this September
The Department for Business and Trade are running an export programme with OCO Global
Take your lead auditing skills to the next level with this CQI / IRCA ISO 9001 approved Lead Auditor
Registration to The Supplier Locator Procurement Gateway is now open and we are currently recruiting a variety of Suppliers for an EXTENDED 24-Month Registration Period of February 2024 – February 2026
Arcanum Cyber will help fellow AWF Members identify cyber threats and provide assurance for manufacturing operations and technologies
Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has launched a Call for Input (CFI) seeking views from businesses and the wider public on UK negotiation objectives for a new, modernised free trade agreement (FTA) with Turkey
Airbus Endeavr Wales was created to help innovative ideas become reality. They have the financial backing of Airbus and the Welsh Government – working in partnership with Cardiff University (which represents all higher education institutions in Wales)
Welsh Government have recently announced a competitive call, which potentially provides up to £250K grant @ 50% intervention rate
On Wednesday 19th July Aerospace Wales hosted it’s latest Member’s Meeting at GE Aerospace’s engine MRO facility in Nantgarw.
Last week, Aerospace Wales and Space Wales, along with a selection of member companies and Welsh Government exhibited at the latest biennial International Paris Air Show.
Michael Rogerson who is leading a multi-university project team researching remanufacturing/circular economy practices in the UK aerospace industry.
The Make UK National Manufacturing Awards 2023 are NOW OPEN. Submit your entry by 30th June!
The Digital Transformation Pack has been collated to support the adoption of Digital Technologies in the Aerospace Supply Chain.
The Size & Health of the UK Space Industry survey is the primary source of evidence that the UK government uses to track growth in the sector, identify challenges, and to target support.
The Welsh Government and the Toyota Lean Management Centre at Deeside are pleased to announce the further courses of the Toyota Lean Clusters Programme, offering assistance for companies in Wales wanting to make sustainable improvements in competitiveness.
The cross-government Strategy sets out how the Welsh Government, working with its partners, aims to develop a vibrant innovation culture in a stronger, fairer, greener Wales.
A £16 million programme to boost small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) defence innovation has been launched
Join this upcoming webinar hosted by ADS to hear from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Director for Space Rebecca Evernden.
We are researching into “Management decision making in Welsh-based Manufacturing businesses such as how the AI or smart technologies will have an impact”.
Unlocking supply chain opportunities in Wales
Apply for up to £135,000 of grant matched funding, backed by the Department for Business Energy & Industrial Strategy
The Department of International Trade is putting together a directory of defence related companies that will then be shared with UN agencies.
Aim: to support early-stage projects to generate ideas that meet customer needs, using research and human-centred design principles.
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), in collaboration with Innovate UK, recently opened the new Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) Phase 1: Spring 2021 competition and has now launched the Virtual Technology Marketplace to support businesses looking to apply to the fund.
Ensinger Machined Parts, an industry leading specialist in the precision machining of high performance and engineering thermoplastics, are pleased to announce its Bridgwater UK facility has been awarded Bronze in the Supply Chains for the 21st Century (SC21) programme, for the second year running.
Agile Group Systems & Services (AGSS) are delighted to announce that we have acquired Syncronology Limited, which will allow the group to further enhance its offering of innovative software and services to the Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing sectors.
Welsh Government has announced Free lateral flow Covid tests in Wales for those unable to work at home.
The term “digital” has many meanings in today’s society. It’s not just about the computers, tools and technologies that are changing all parts of our lives; it’s far bigger than that. It’s about taking a new approach.
Apply for up to £135,000 of grant matched funding, backed by the Department for Business Energy & Industrial Strategy.
Coleg y Cymoedd are able to support employers across all sectors to upskill their workforce using the European Social Fund through the Welsh Government.
The Indian MoD is looking to develop indigenous 4th and 5th generation fighters – the Light Combat Aircraft and the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft over the next decade.
The UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) was finalised and published on 24th December.
£4m research funding boost for Welsh manufacturing sector
Support for aviation decarbonisation
The Size & Health of the UK Space Industry survey is the primary source of evidence that the UK Government uses to track growth in the sector, identify challenges and target funding.
The Welsh Government is making an additional £140m available to businesses to help them deal with the economic challenges of COVID-19 and the UK’s impending exit from the EU, Economy Minister Ken Skates has announced.
The Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) opened applications to cohort 2 on Monday 31st August and are keen to involve startups and small companies who might want to apply into the programme.
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) are a core component of Wales’ R&D and innovation offer to businesses.
Submissions of evidence are invited to inform the government’s Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy
Here at ASTUTE 2020, we can support businesses throughout this period of uncertainty. Key academics and technical experts from across our strong HEI partnership (Swansea, Cardiff and Aberystwyth Universities, the University of Wales Trinity Saint David and the University of South Wales) are available to support the Welsh manufacturing industry through research and innovation activities to further understand and apply advanced engineering technologies.
The Department for International Trade, The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, and ADS Group, working with the Aerospace Growth Partnership (The AGP) are seeking to review effectiveness of existing support for Aerospace companies on export promotion, trade and access to customers.
An exciting opportunity exists for companies based in Wales to take part in the launch of new, funded, Engineering Degree Apprenticeships which are currently for any age
The Future Flight Challenge phase 1 is now open for applications on UKRI’s Innovation Funding System
The UK Space Agency invites proposals to develop capability for the Welsh Public Sector by providing funding for satellite enabled technology and applications to support remote healthcare services in rural Welsh communities.
In this Q&A session John Whalley, CEO of Aerospace Wales talks to Ed Hill about the country’s long-established capabilities in MRO services for aerospace.
New: Productivity Improvement Apps launched to improve operational efficiency by capturing and transmitting production data instantly.
March 29th has arrived, and as many of us suspected, we are still no closer to knowing how Brexit will actually be achieved. However, the UK Government have produced some very useful information.
The UK’s role as a leading partner on the global F-35 programme has received another huge boost today, after the F-35 avionic and aircraft component repair hub in North Wales was awarded a second major assignment of work worth some £500M by the US Department of Defense.
In Wales, the Aerospace industry is flourishing; world-class training, innovation and expertise, from university research to government and private sector projects. Wales offers varying financial incentives, some of which are the highest-levels offered within the UK. Cardiff Airport and St Athan even have their own Enterprise Zone
The Welsh Government has formally launched a £1million Brexit Resilience Fund which is available to Welsh businesses, to help them adapt to the changes in a post-Brexit Welsh economy.
In May 2018, it was suggested at an International Aviation Women’s Association (IAWA) event that the Aviation and Aerospace sectors create a Charter to help improve gender diversity in the industry.
Belcan, LLC (“Belcan”), a global supplier of engineering, supply chain, technical recruiting, and information technology (IT) services to the aerospace, defence, automotive, industrial, and government services markets, today announced the acquisition of Sitec Design Ltd. and Sitec Recruitment Ltd. (“Sitec”)
Here to support your business through Brexit, helping you to mitigate the risks, and identify the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
At Farnborough this year £20m of match funding was pledged to support productivity improvements in the aerospace sector. This will be delivered over 3 years through the SC21 Competitiveness Growth Programme.
The UK Aerospace industry welcomes today’s announcement of a new Aerospace Sector Deal, following the completion of negotiations announced the Prime Minister Theresa May at the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow in July.
The Aerospace Wales Forum demonstrates its support for the Armed Forces Community by signing an Armed Forces Covenant.
