Directly funded research projects
National Manufacturing Institute Scotland
What it funds
The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) often works with companies which have some very innovative and creative ideas for solving their problems and developing their businesses, but don’t have the funds to help them achieve their aims. The good news is that there are many different funding opportunities available at a regional, national, European and even global level. NMIS can help support companies in accessing those funds. The value can range from a few thousand pounds to several
Who can apply
Any manufacturing business from any sector of any size.
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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