U.S., Feb. 13 -- Three new research and innovation hubs are set to support the British manufacturing sector amidst growing geopolitical and economic uncertainties, and open up new opportunities within steel, pharmaceutical and transport manufacturing.
Funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the £30mn (US$39mn) investment will see the hubs connect with industry leaders, such as Rolls Royce, Siemens and more, who will work alongside research teams to drive new, digitally led, sustainable innovations within steel production, bio-manufacturing, and electrical machinery.
The EPSRC is the main funding body for engineering and physical sciences research in the UK. ...