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PRISM
PRISM is a programme of research and innovation funding to support innovation in the UK Steel and Metals sectors in:
- Decarbonisation
- Digital technologies
- Circular economy
The programme was announced by the UK finance minister in the March 2020 budget and is being delivered by the Materials Processing Institute. The funding was provided through Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation. The programme is funding the following activity at the Materials Processing Institute:
Core Projects
100% grant funded
Developing the technologies of tomorrow, these projects are aimed at accelerating the commercialisation of widely applicable technologies for the sector.
Collaborative Projects
50% grant funded
Multi partner projects, involving collaboration partners across the sector and supply chain, to deliver new technology solutions that will enhance the competitiveness of UK industry.
Private Projects
25% grant funded
Specific, targeted projects for individual companies, or small consortia, that improve productivity, develop new products, or apply new technologies, to meet the aims of the programme.
Please complete and submit this form if you have a project to be considered for funding as part of the PRISM Programme.
PRISM-related Tenders
The following PRISM-related tenders are currently being advertised on the 'tenders' page of this website:
- Net Zero Steelworks – Augmented Reality Web-based App
- Horizontal ladle preheating station
- Sound-proof operations pulpit for a 7t Electric Arc Furnace
- Single Ingot Uphill Teeming Set
If you are active in the steel and metals sector and supply chain and you would be interested in working with the Materials Processing Institute on a research, or innovation project, then drop us a line at enquiries@mpiuk.com
PRISM is guided by a team of high level industry leaders on our Industrial Advisory Board. Members of the board represent the following organisations:
Tata Steel, Celsa Steel, Outokumpu Stainless Steel, Sheffield Forgemasters, British Steel, Liberty Steel, UK Metals Council, British Manufacturing Plant Constructors’ Association, Swansea University and the Aluminium Federation
