Enabling the people who build the future with infrastructure, expertise and national support.
We support start-ups at the most complex stage of growth: moving from early traction to production at scale. That means access to the right equipment, expert engineers and national supply chain networks, all delivered through the AMRC. From costed manufacturing plans to compliance, supplier integration and technical delivery - we help deeptech companies build what it takes to scale.
How we help you scale what you’ve proven
AMRC Scale-up is made for industrial startups building complex, regulated products.
This is a structured, delivery-focused programme designed to help companies move from early traction to scalable production and operations.
The programme builds on the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre’s (AMRC) two-decade track record of turning breakthrough technologies into industrial reality. As a national centre of excellence and founding member of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, the AMRC has helped generate £4.51 for every £1 invested in the South Yorkshire economy through an SME support project.
We will select 10 companies to take part in the programme - each chosen for their potential to scale complex technologies.
Through AMRC Scale-up, you’ll gain direct access to:
- 1,200+ hours of deep technical engagement
- Advanced manufacturing infrastructure and systems support
- Tailored guidance on operations, supply chain integration, scaling strategy and investment planning
- A trusted pathway into the UK’s industrial and investment networks
This is where early traction becomes real-world delivery, backed by national strategy, engineering expertise and a clear route to scale.
We work with companies that are:
- Already generating revenue through early contracts or commercial deployments
- Moving towards scalable, manufacturable products
- Operating in complex, regulated, asset-heavy sectors, including aerospace, defence and energy
- Scaling specialist technical teams to support growth and delivery at scale
- Planning infrastructure, supply chain integration and certification
- Ready for structured technical delivery with industrial partner
Whether you're scaling up production, building product and delivery systems in parallel, or establishing UK operations after early traction abroad, AMRC Scale-up is designed around the needs of companies like yours.
Backed by the best in UK manufacturing, research, and innovation
From public agencies to global manufacturers, AMRC Scale-up is rooted in the UK's strongest industrial and innovation ecosystem.
Engineering-led, delivery-first
We deliver technical outcomes with measurable impact.
Real infrastructure access
Startups work inside the AMRC with machining, composites, automation and systems experts.
Nationally connected, globally relevant
The programme is aligned with the South Yorkshire Investment Zone, governmental priorities, and the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, giving startups long-term visibility and credibility across public and private markets.
Designed to de-risk and accelerate scale-up
From investor-grade planning to certification strategy and production testing, every part of the programme is built to help you scale with speed and confidence.