Supporting SMEs | National Composites Centre

Whether you’re looking for a rapid turnaround on a technical challenge, access to the latest technology or training to upskill your team, we can help.

NCC Connect is a dedicated SME support team set-up to ensure your business can swiftly access our resources. With a team of over 350 specialist composites engineers and a world-class technology R&D centre, we will work with you to deliver solutions that meet your time and cost requirements.

Find out how we help you fast-track your innovation and overcome the barriers to your business growth.

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Rapid Response

Access the technology and skills you need right now

Rapid Response

We deliver

Rapid turnaround on technical challenges
Affordable access to cutting-edge technology including card payment options
Engineering consultancy from our team of over 350 specialist composites engineers
World class R&D facilities to de-risk innovation and demonstrate proof-of-concept
Ongoing support to scale-up production

SME Support

Matched funding opportunities and access to technology

SME Support

We offer

SME Boost Programme - Matched funding up to £25k for innovation projects
SME Membership - Access to Training, Events and Networking with our industry-leading partners
Support to industries already using composites to improve product performance, innovate and step-change use
Open access to cutting-edge composites manufacturing technology to design, develop, test and scale your ideas
Knowledge exchange partnerships with industry and academic institutions in the UK and internationally
Information on funding opportunities and support to submit a funding bid
Strategic business advice from across our wider Catapult network

Training

Custom built training plans delivered by NCC experts

Training

We offer

Bespoke training and off-the-shelf courses created by the NCC and our network of training providers
Hands-on experience of the latest digital manufacturing technologies
Courses matched by topic or level of experience, from apprentices to technicians, experienced engineers to senior management
Courses designed for individuals, teams and companies
Training available at the NCC, locations across the UK and online

Find out more about our Training courses

Read more about SME Boost Programme

SME Boost Programme

Match funding up to £25k to help UK SMEs develop composites products.

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NCC Discover: Composites Overmoulding 2019

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The NCC is bringing together international businesses across all sectors and research institutes to present and discuss advancements in composites overmoulding technology.
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Read more about NCC fast-tracks growth with launch of NCC Connect

NCC fast-tracks growth with launch of NCC Connect

12 Mar 2019

National Composites Centre is launching NCC Connect, a unique business support service that will help open up the world of composites to even more companies.