TFI Network+ launches funding opportunity for energy efficient manufacturing projects
The foundation industries (namely glass, ceramics, metals, paper, cement and bulk chemicals) are worth £52B per annum to the UK’s economy, but account for 10% of the UK’s total CO2 emissions.
In recognition of the global and national importance of these industries, the Engineering and Physical Science Research Council has awarded £2M of funds to form the TFI Network+ with aim to assist the foundation industries to remain competitive whilst simultaneously facing challenges from environmental legislation and the drive towards net-zero carbon 2050.
The core aim of TFI Network+ is to co-create with the Foundation Industries new science and technology that can transform their sustainability and performance by coordinating and channelling a wide range of expertise throughout UK academia in themes such as:
Energy efficiency
Next generation processes
Manufacturing informatics
Circular economy
Enabling transformation
First Transforming Foundation Industries Network+ funding call
The Foundation Industries are energy intensive and require significant effort and investment if they are to meet net zero carbon targets by 2050. Significant advances are being made in different strategies to tackle this challenge, including the development and adoption of new low carbon energy sources. The TFI Network+ is requesting proposals for short term projects in the area of Energy Efficient Manufacturing. Proposals will be accepted in areas such as new low energy manufacturing processes, energy recovery systems and improved thermal management.
Applications are being accepted until 11th June 2021 via the TFI Network+ website.
Applications are only open to TFI Network+ members. If you are not already a member, you can join by complete the online registration form. Membership is free.
Full application details and eligibility criteria are available here.
5 May 2021
