Collaborative research and development
National Manufacturing Institute ScotlandScotlandVaries
Who can apply
Inventors and manufacturing and engineering companies of any size, UK and international.
What it funds
Working with the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) gives you access to world-class capabilities and expertise in Scotland. NMIS works with companies to solve problems, improve products and tackle the engineering challenges of today and tomorrow. There are a number of routes available to companies that want to work with them, as a flexible approach is required when investing in research and development work. For many businesses investing in research and development work is seen as
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