15 years of impact
Celebrating 15 years of innovation, collaboration and industrial capability
In 2011, NCC opened its doors with a clear purpose, to give the UK a place where world class research and industrial ambition could meet.
A place where together with our partners we turn materials, products and processes into real capability for businesses of every size.
Fifteen years on, that mission remains unchanged and more important than ever.
A decade and a half of engineering progress
Over the last 15 years, NCC has helped industry respond to some of the biggest challenges of our time: sustainability, productivity, resilience, and sovereign capability.
Working with partners across aerospace, defence, energy and beyond, we’ve supported organisations to adopt advanced materials and manufacturing technologies with confidence.
Shaped by our partners, rooted in our region
Much has changed since 2011. New sectors, new technologies, new global pressures, but one thing has remained constant. The strength of our partnerships and the role we play in the West of England’s innovation ecosystem.
Our work is powered by collaboration, with industry, academia, government, and the wider community that champions UK engineering. Their support has shaped our journey and continues to drive our impact.
Looking ahead
As we mark 15 years, we’re focused firmly on the future. New facilities, new capabilities, and new programmes are expanding what’s possible.
The next chapter is about scale, speed and ambition, helping UK industry adopt advanced technologies faster, more confidently, and more competitively.
This milestone isn’t just about looking back, it’s about recognising the momentum behind UK innovation and the role NCC will continue to play in strengthening national capability.
Events, news and engagements
NCC’s 15th year will be marked through a small number of focused engagements.
Find out more about NCC
Each year, we support over 300 companies, from large manufacturers to small innovators. Find out about the tools, people, and infrastructure available to support cross-sector efforts.
We provide a gateway to world-class expertise, advanced facilities, and industrial collaboration. A not-for-profit organisation, we leverage these assets to complement our customers’ capabilities, helping them to develop their people, grow, compete, and succeed through technology and product leadership.
