Independent report

Evaluation of ATI Aerospace R&D Programme - process and implementation review

Independent review and recommendation for improving the processes of awarding R&D grants to the UK aerospace industry.

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
• Published: 16 November 2017
• Last updated: 6 December 2017 — See all updates

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Executive summary

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ATI process evaluation

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Details

Ipsos MORI have undertaken an independent review of the processes involved in awarding R&D grants to the UK aerospace industry. This is jointly managed by BEIS, the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) and InnovateUK (IUK). In addition to consultations with the three government bodies, these also included private sector aerospace companies and research organisations in receipt of existing or recent ATI grants.

A number of recommendations have been made in the report for improving the processes. These are being reviewed by BEIS, ATI and IUK. To date, two working parties have been established by the three parties, which includes consultations with the private sector, to specifically address the following issues:

• Application, Assessment and Contracting: with a prime objective of improving the efficiency of the application process and to reduce the time taken to award grants;
• Monitoring, Exploitation and Evaluation: to ensure data collected is essential, avoids duplication and, where possible, reduces the burden on companies.

Published 16 November 2017
Last updated 6 December 2017 + show all updates

1. 6 December 2017

   Figure 3.2 corrected.

2. 16 November 2017

   First published.