United Kingdom Research and Innovation

Funding Competition: Future Flight - Closing the Skills Gaps (UK)

Last update: Nov 21, 2022 Last update: Nov 21, 2022

Details

Location:UK
UK
Grantmaking entity: Innovate UK
Grantmaking entity type:Government / Public Sector
Status:Closed
Budget:N/A
Award ceiling: GBP 500,000
Award floor:N/A
Sector:Education, Training & Capacity Building, Transport
Eligible applicants:NGOs / Nonprofit Organisations, Academic Institutions, Private Sector, Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs)
Eligible citizenships:UK
UK
Date posted: Nov 21, 2022

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Description

Deadline Date: 01-Feb-2023 UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £500,000 to develop upskilling initiatives that tackle the immediate skills gaps of the UK aviation industry. The aim of this competition is to create and deliver course
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About the Funding Agency

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is the national funding agency investing in science and research in the UK.

Operating across the whole of the UK and with a combined budget of more than £6 billion, UK Research and Innovation is bringing together the seven Research Councils, Innovate UK and a new organisation, Research England.

UK Research and Innovation will be an independent organisation and a strong voice for research and innovation, both to government and internationally, and will be supported and challenged by an independent chair and board. We intend to be an outstanding organisation that ensures the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. We will do this by creating the best environment for research and innovation to flourish.

About the Sectors

Education, Training & Capacity Building

Covers formal and informal education, training, and capacity-building activities that develop knowledge, skills, and institutional capabilities across all age groups.


Key areas:
  • Education systems and learning programmes
  • Vocational training and skills development
  • Capacity building and professional development

Transport

Involves initiatives related to the movement of people, goods, and resources through land, water, and air transport systems.


Key areas:
  • Land transport infrastructure and services
  • Railways, metro, and tramway construction
  • Air transport operations and air traffic systems
  • Water transport and navigable waterways

Locations

UK

The United Kingdom invests in rail modernization, renewable energy expansion, digital infrastructure, and regional transport connectivity to support economic growth. Major programs include high-speed rail development, offshore wind projects, and urban transit upgrades. Infrastructure financing combines public expenditure, private sector participation, and regulated asset models. Decarbonization targets, regional inequality, and productivity enhancement shape long-term infrastructure priorities.

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