UKRI convenes, catalyses and invests in close collaboration with others to build a thriving, inclusive research and innovation system.
In Oct 2022, UKRI are funding the Energy Zone where students connect with with people working on the production, transmission; storage; and consumption of energy.
BP
BP is a British oil and gas company that creates products and develops new processes within the energy industry. This includes redefining the potential of hydrocarbon resources and exploring new fuels, lubricants or petrochemical products. They incorporate a range of different science fields, from geology and geophysics to chemistry and petrophysics.
In November 2022 they are funding the Energy Zone.
Cavendish nuclear
Cavendish nuclear provides a comprehensive range of critical nuclear solutions across the markets of Clean Energy, Defence and Civil Decommissioning, both in the UK and internationally.
In Oct 2022, Cavendish nuclear are funding the Energy Zone where students can connect with engineers working on the production, transmission; storage; and consumption of energy.
2021/22 Funders
The Digital Engineering Technology & Innovation initiative
It’s a strategic programme delivered by the National Composites Centre in partnership with the Centre for Modelling & Simulation, Digital Catapult, the University of the West of England, the University of Bristol, and the University of Bath.
DETI plays an important role in driving innovation and digitally enabled recovery following the Coronavirus outbreak. The initiative will work with leading companies and support industry to reduce carbon emissions by producing better products that are lighter, more fuel efficient and have less waste through undertaking research and innovation in the virtual world.
STFC draws on many aspects of science and engineering, working with academia and industry to share its expertise in materials science, space and ground-based astronomy technologies, laser science, microelectronics, wafer scale manufacturing, particle and nuclear physics, alternative energy production, radio communications and radar.
The STFC are currently supporting I’m an Engineer over 2 years through a Legacy Award.
Previous Zones funded by STFC:
Space Zone in November 2020 alongside the UK Space Agency
techUK is the UK’s technology trade association, championing technology’s role in preparing and empowering the UK for what comes next. techUK develops and maintains systems delivering a better future for people, society, the economy and the planet.
In 2021/22 techUK is funding the Invisible Internet Zone, alongside other internet infrastructure companies. The Zone will engage school students with the people and technologies working behind-the-scenes to maintain the systems that keep up connected. This is the first activity funded by techUK.
By funding I’m an Engineer, UKAEA aims to inform and inspire students about STEM careers, and drive more young people towards high-tech jobs in the UK.
In 2021/22 UKAEA is funding the Clean Energy Zone, which will connect students with engineers working to make fusion power a reality. This is the first activity funded by UKAEA.
The UK Space Agency
The UK Space Agency are at the heart of UK efforts to explore and benefit from space. They are responsible for ensuring that the UK retains and grows a strategic capability in space-based systems, technologies, science and applications.
The UK Space Agency leads the UK’s civil space programme in order to win sustainable economic growth, secure new scientific knowledge and provide benefit to all citizens.
In 2021/22 The UK Space Agency are funding the Space Zone in October 2021, as part of the ‘Space for all’ community award scheme.
The Royal Academy of Engineering (RAENG) are the UK’s national academy for engineering, bringing together engineers from all disciplines to promote excellence in the science, art and practice of engineering.
The Wellcome Trust are dedicated to achieving extraordinary improvements in human and animal health. They support the brightest minds in biomedical research and the medical humanities. Wellcome’s public engagement grants are intended to promote interest, excitement and debate around science and society.
