Mark Glover

12
th
January 2011
Delivering Aerospace Industrial Strategy
through advancing technology capability
Collaborative R&D competition
Martin Boyce
Consortia Building Session - 27
th
September
Background
The joint Aerospace Industrial Strategy Lifting
Off. included the commitment to create an
Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI).
As an early part of the ATIs programme the
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
(BIS) is to invest, through the Technology
Strategy Board, up to 25m in collaborative
research and development for proposals
that support the delivery of the priorities
set out in the strategy.
Launched as a TSB CR&D competition
during the Le Bourget airshow.

ATI Competition 2013 in Summary

Aerospace Industrial Strategy: advancing technology
capability
A TSB competition for collaborative R&D projects
offering up to 25M of grant fully funded by BIS
- Single stage CR&D competition
- Project size: 2M - 10M
- Opened September 16
th

- Registration CLOSES November 20
th

- Call CLOSES November 27
th

- Business led & collaborative
- Covering the breadth of ATI technology objectives

Aims of the Competition:
are the aims of the Aerospace Industrial Strategy
To create UK economic growth in the aerospace sector from
major programmes, including the next generation of aircraft,
fixed wing and rotary wing, and new variants of existing
platforms.

To deliver high-potential solutions covering component or
systems technologies across whole civil aerospace front
aerodynamics, aero-structures, propulsion and systems.

To stimulate businesses in the UK aerospace supply chain to
work with OEM and also with academia to propose innovative
projects
Technical Scope Summary
The technical scope of the competition has been determined
through consultation with the AGP Technology Working Group, the
ATI working group and the AAD KTN.

In advance of the establishment of the ATI these consultations have
been led by BIS and the AAD KTN. BIS have further endorsed the
scope as being compliant with the immediate aims of the ATI.

Covers component or systems technologies across the key areas in
which UK must stay at the leading edge aerodynamics, materials
and aerostructures, propulsion, systems & equipment and helicopter
technologies.


Topics to be Addressed
All electric aircraft systems covering power generation, power control,
actuation,
Health and monitoring systems,
Electronics in extreme environments,
Avionic system technologies, including aircraft communications systems
Carbon composite technologies particularly for integrated design and cost
effective high rate manufacture
Metallic technologies for manufacture, e.g. additive layer manufacture
Advanced and large scale metrology for rapid automated manufacture
Technologies for increasing rate of manufacture and for manufacturing
capacity
Information and data in design, manufacture and MRO.



Topics to be Addressed 2
Technologies for close tolerance manufacture (especially for wing surfaces
to promote laminar flow)
Technologies for green manufacture, including sustainable/recyclable
materials
Aero-engine component technologies, including high strength nickel alloy
development and manufacture, turbo machinery technologies, sealing,
cooling.
Aircraft and aero-engine noise reduction
Low emissions engine technology (NOx and CO2)
Helicopter technologies particularly related to rotor aerodynamics, drive
train efficiency, fly-by-wire systems and vibration
Advanced technologies for wings, including novel aircraft configurations and
advanced tilt-rotor technologies, including novel wing, prop-rotor and hub
configurations.

Funding Allocation and Project Details
BIS has allocated up to 25m to fund collaborative R&D
projects that aligned to the Aerospace Industrial strategy.
Projects must be business-led and collaborative.
We are primarily seeking to fund industrial research, from TRL
3 up to TRL5/6.
Business partners attracting up to 50% public funding for their
project costs (60% for SMEs).
Collaboration with academic partners is encouraged up to a
limit of 30% of the total project cost.
A clear route to exploitation must be be visible.
Participation of system/platform integrators is encouraged
FUN IND EXP
Market readiness
Research
Councils
Commercial Investment
Venture Capital
TSB and its co-funders funding
Blue sky
Feasibility
Technology Demo
System Dev.
System Qual.
Technology Development
Prod. Prototype
Commercialisation
Types of project
Funding Allocation and Project Details
We expect most projects to range in total size from 2m to (in
exceptional cases) 10m.
Note: Applicants considering proposals close to this upper limit should
contact TSB directly before making their application.
Projects should last around three years.
Successful project participants can attract grant funding towards
their eligible project costs.
Applications will be assessed on individual merit in a competition
based on quality of application.
The TSB reserves the right to adopt a portfolio approach to
ensure coverage.

Competition Eligibility - Summary
Delivering Aerospace Industrial
Strategy through advancing
technology capability
Type of Competition Single Stage
Project composition Collaborative
Funding available Up to 25m
Project Size 2m to 10m (indicative)
% Funding for
business
50% or 60% (for SMEs)
Anticipated Project
length
36 months
Application form 10 marked questions
Eligibility
At least two partners from
independent entities
Interview Panel
(for invited applicants)
All applications are assessed by
independent reviewers drawn from
industry and academia
Application Assessment
What do they look for?

Clear and concise answers
The right amount of information
not too much detail
no assumptions
Quantification and justification
That the applicant has the right
people with the right bright idea
and the means to exploit its
potential
The ideal project
A clear commercial opportunity to open up or exploit a
significant growth market.

A technical challenge that requires the creation of an
industrially driven consortium and innovative and risky research
and development to solve.

A realistic project with deliverables and applications that are
innovative, commercially exploitable and of wider benefit.

A demonstrable need for support.
TSB strategic criteria
Does the UK have the capability?
Significant research capability/capacity to exploit opportunities.
Is the idea ready?
Clear opportunity to which this is a timely response.
Speed progress towards more sustainable economic growth.
Is there a large market opportunity?
What is the size of the global market opportunity?
Will it create added value in the UK, taking into account the
global market potential?
Can the Technology Strategy Board make a difference?
Can we add value?
Will our investment promote sustainability and quality of life?
Competition Page
Guidance for
Applicants
Top Tips
Answer the question fully and use all the space available.
Number your sections & questions.
Check your application for quality of presentation make the best
impression on the assessors.
Use capitals when correct to do so but not to draw attention to your
case reviewers do not like to be shouted at!
Evidence based.
Quantified means put some numbers in.
Avoid clichs Holy Grail or Market is massive.
Dont leave your submission until the deadline.
Refer to the Guidance for Applicants before, during and after!