A cross-border innovation programme focused on delivering sustainable, net-zero manufacturing solutions for SMEs in the Health & Life Sciences sector.
What is NWCAM2?
NWCAM2 (North West Centre for Advanced Manufacturing 2) will address crucial challenges in the life and health sciences sector by supporting SMEs in the development of environmentally sustainable manufacturing processes and products – enabling them to innovate, reduce emissions and compete on a global scale.
NWCAM2 builds on the success of the original NWCAM project, funded through INTERREG VA, which was widely recognised for delivering high-impact manufacturing innovations such as Armstrong Medical’s rapid-response ventilator technology during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NWCAM2 is a project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).
The NWCAM2 Strands
There are two strands to NWCAM2 with different objectives, activities and outputs
Deep Dive R&I Projects
This strand will conducts PhD-level research in additive and digital manufacturing and future materials to drive sustainable product and process innovation in the H&LS sector.
Six PhDs from ATU and four from UU collaborate with Catalyst facilitating SME engagement and innovation roadmapping. The initiative will deliver ten innovations through deep-dive research projects that inform faster, one-year implementation projects, with Postdoctoral Research Associates ensuring continuity across both strands.
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Implementation Projects
The Implementation Projects will support 20 manufacturing SMEs over three years to embed practical innovation and accelerate the adoption of proven product and process technologies.
Coordinated by NWRC and supported by PDRA staff from UU, ATU, IMR, and TCD, with Catalyst leading innovation roadmapping, these projects will focus on integrating new technologies to enhance productivity and reduce emissions. The initiative will result in 20 SMEs implementing innovative manufacturing solutions that deliver measurable improvements in sustainability and competitiveness.
Interested in taking part in an Implementation Project?
