The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) has launched AMRC Scale-up, a programme designed to help high-growth deep tech companies scale manufacturing in defence, aerospace and energy.

As governments and investors intensify their focus on advanced manufacturing, resilient supply chains and sovereign capability, the ability to scale production has become a strategic priority. Across the UK, from South Yorkshire’s Advanced Manufacturing Investment Zone to emerging clusters in Wales and beyond, there is renewed emphasis on strengthening deep tech capability at industrial scale.

Matt Farnsworth, commercial director at the AMRC, said: "The UK has never lacked innovation, but the challenge has always been anchoring that brilliance into long-term industrial growth. AMRC Scale-up provides the technical runway for the UK’s most promising deep tech companies to bridge the gap between prototype and global supply chain. This is about more than growth; it’s about securing sovereign capability in the sectors that will define the next century."

AMRC Scale-up is built for Series A and later-stage companies with established market traction that are preparing for scaled production. Unlike early-stage accelerators, the programme focuses on companies moving toward industrial production rather than product validation.

Through structured technical sprint engagements with AMRC engineers, participating companies will:

• Validate production systems capable of industrial scale
• Strengthen supply chain and certification readiness
• Embed manufacturability into growth and investment strategy

Rushabh Shah, commercialisation manager at the AMRC said: "Scaling a manufacturing process is a distinct engineering challenge that requires a different mindset than product development. By embedding our AMRC engineers directly into these high-growth companies, we aren't just giving advice – we are validating production systems and de-risking the leap to industrial volume and capital investment”

Based in South Yorkshire and operating within the High Value Manufacturing Catapult network, the programme connects companies into one of the UK’s strongest advanced manufacturing ecosystems while aligning with broader national priorities around resilience and industrial growth.

Expressions of interest are now being gathered for upcoming cohorts.

Register your interest at:
https://www.amrc.co.uk/pages/amrc-scale-up