Corporate Projects

Project Title: Advanced Machinery & Productivity Initiative (AMPI)  

Focus: Next generation machinery, robotics & automation systems, including sub-systems. Can also include sensor-enabled legacy equipment upgrade.  

Academic Lead: Prof Andrew Longstaff (Computing & Engineering) 

Funding: 2 funding streams for collaborative R&D (only for businesses with a presence in W. Yorks or Greater Manchester):- 

• I4M (Innovation for Machinery): Up to £50,000 in value (principally for time costs; up to 20% non-time cost allowance) & typically 5-6 month duration (can inc an element of desk-based work). Simple on-line registration process. Total funding pot £1.0m. 
• Innovation Fund: Flexible but expected to be for projects of £0.25 - 1.00m in value (30% max to the Uni); two funding windows in 2023. Total funding pot approx £6.0m. 

Programme Duration: Completion of all projects by end-August 2026. 

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AMPI (Advanced Machinery & Productivity Institute) | Groups | LinkedIn 

Contact: Rob Woollin (Industrial Engagement Manager) for further details; r.woollin@hud.ac.uk / 07514 621807