Analysis for Innovators (A4I)
Innovate UK
What it funds
Periodic programme giving businesses funded access to national measurement laboratories (NPL, LGC, NEL) to solve productivity, quality and measurement problems no commercial lab can crack.
Who can apply
UK businesses with a specific measurement or analysis problem affecting productivity or quality.
Key criteria
- UK registered business
How to apply
Short problem statement in round 1; matched with lab partners for funded analysis in later phases.
Evidence you'll need
- Problem description
- Impact estimate
Last checked against the official source: 3 Jul 2026. Scheme parameters are set by the funder and can change — verify before applying, or let us do it for you.
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