Analysis for Innovators (A4I) call 2026

The Analysis for Innovators (A4I) Call 2026 will invest in small collaborative innovation projects working with a chosen National Measurement System partner to solve complex analysis and measurement challenges faced by companies. 

The aim of the competition is to help small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) address their existing analysis and measurement problems related to products, services and process owned or used by the company. These are problems that can be best explored by scientists and cutting-edge facilities available in the UK. 

The pivotal factor contributing to the success of Analysis for Innovators lies in the Brokerage Meetings facilitated between participating companies and experts affiliated with the program. These sessions provide an opportunity for companies to engage in discussions with experts willing to collaborate on addressing their specific challenges. 

The competition is divided into 2 stages: 

• Stage 1 – Brokerage consultations with relevant analysis for innovators partners on potential approaches to solving your problem 
• Stage 2 – Application for a funded project. 

Project size: If successful at stage 1, your stage 2 project’s total project costs will need to be between £15,000 and £100,000 and your project can be between 3-9 months in duration.  

Why collaborate with TÜV SÜD National Engineering Laboratory? 

TÜV SÜD National Engineering Laboratory is one of the lead organisations in the UK’s National Measurement System (NMS). We are the Designated Institute for Flow Measurement and have been helping industry for over 75 years. 

As a founding partner in the Analysis for Innovators programme, we have worked with 100s of businesses to deliver successful Analysis for Innovators projects. 

Who can apply? 

To enter this phase of the competition, your organisation must be a UK registered SME. 

Your project must: 

• meet the A4I problem scope requirements 
• relate to a product or service, which has already been commercialised 
• relate to a problem being resolved in the UK 
• intend to exploit the results from or in the UK 
• involve one of the A4I programme partners  

How to apply? 

Guidance on how to apply is available from Tuesday 15 September 2026. 
See guidance and the application form 

Any questions? 

Contact us for guidance on how to apply and the opportunity to discuss whether accessing this funding might be useful for your business.