Who is it for?
NWCAM2 is designed for SMEs involved in manufacturing, engineering, materials, or technical solutions connected to the Health & Life Sciences sector.
The programme is best suited to businesses with an existing product, process or operational challenge that could benefit from innovation, technical expertise or advanced manufacturing support.
Manufacture products or components for Health & Life Sciences markets
Operate within the wider manufacturing supply chain
Provide engineering, materials, automation, or technical solutions
Are exploring opportunities to develop or apply advanced manufacturing capability
Are looking to improve manufacturing performance, sustainability or efficiency
NWCAM2 is designed for SMEs involved in manufacturing, or supporting manufacturing, within the Health & Life Sciences sector and its wider ecosystem.
NWCAM2 supports businesses looking to apply innovation in a practical way, whether through improving existing operations, developing products further, or adopting new manufacturing technologies. This may include businesses that:
Who the programme is designed for
The programme is best suited to SMEs that already have:
A clear opportunity for innovation, improvement or implementation
An existing product, process or technical capability
A defined operational or manufacturing challenge
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The type of challenges the programme can support
NWCAM2 supports SMEs looking to explore, develop or implement innovation within their products, processes or manufacturing operations. This may include businesses that are looking to:
Improve manufacturing efficiency or production capability
Optimise or modernise existing manufacturing processes
Explore the use of advanced or sustainable manufacturing technologies
Develop or refine products, components or materials
Test, validate or implement new technical solutions
Improve product quality, consistency or performance
Reduce waste, emissions or resource consumption
Strengthen competitiveness through innovation and technical development
How we assess fit
Every business and project is different, so participation in NWCAM2 is assessed on a case-by-case basis. When reviewing Expressions of Interest, the team considers factors such as:
Alignment to advanced manufacturing and the Health & Life Sciences sector
The innovation opportunity or technical challenge being addressed
The potential for practical implementation or measurable progress
The suitability of the project for the programme pathways and available support
The programme is generally best suited to SMEs with an existing product, process, operational capability or clearly defined innovation challenge.
If you are unsure whether your business or project is suitable, we encourage you to get in touch and discuss it with the team.
Submit a short Expression of Interest and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss your business and how the programme can support you.