The programme is a collaboration between ERDF who is providing £5.77M funding (£2.6million from 2014-2020 and £3.1million from 2020-2023) and the University of Sunderland who are managing and, alongside industry, are investing £5.15M in delivery of this project.
The University of Sunderland have committed significant academic resources and recruited a team consisting of industrial and research specialists to support the delivery of both practical and research projects all fully funded to eligible SME’s
The project has over £1M of industry leading capital including 3D printers, I4 rigs and VR/AR equipment and software to encourage SME engagement with advanced technology.
The project also has grants of up to £50,000* available to support capital/product validation/tooling and other financial inhibitors to driving strategic development of both product and process.
Project Manager
Technical Lead
Head of Research
Compliance Officer - Finance
Compliance Officer - Purchasing
Business Development Manager
Data and Project Administration Co-ordinator
Digital Engineering (VR & AR) Specialist
Product and Process Design Specialist
Computer Aided Design and Engineering Specialist
Senior Manufacturing Specialist
Industry 4.0 and Electronics Specialist
Business Process Improvement and Simulation Specialist
Automation and Robotics Specialist
Advanced Manufacturing Technician
Technical Team Support Administrative Assistant
Advanced Manufacturing Technician An opportunity has arisen to appoint a part time Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering Technician to join our practical Technical Research and Development
A team of North East experts that helped stimulate over £40m in sector growth has backed the region to supercharge the UK’s economic recovery.
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