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Deploying robotics and automation in your business

Partnership and funding opportunities 

Bristol Robotics Laboratory (BRL) and NCC are leading a joint initiative to establish a Robotics Adoption Hub for the wider South West region. Our aim is to drive growth and productivity across diverse industries by improving access to, and confidence in, robotics and automation - while actively supporting businesses through their adoption journey.

As part of this initiative, we are developing several partnership opportunities, many of which include access to funding support:

  1. Become a Supporter
    Provide a letter of support for the hub and receive priority access to networking events, showcases and early insights.
  2. Become a Showcase Site
    Join us in demonstrating real-world robotics applications by hosting visits and events. Participating organisations may be eligible for subsidised equipment upgrades and hosting costs through Innovate UK funding.
  3. Become a First Adopter & Delivery Partner
    Take part in the first cohort of robotics deployment projects within the hub. Projects may be eligible for up to 70% funding support (depending on company size and eligible costs).


Participants should be prepared to launch projects in 2027 with completion before the end of 2029, have match funding in place and confirm participation as a hub delivery partner by 10 April 2026. Please note that, due to limited funding availability, participation in these opportunities will be allocated on a competitive, first-come-first-served basis. Expressions of interest are therefore encouraged as early as possible, although an initial response does not guarantee a place within the programme.

Please complete our short expression of interest survey belo as soon as possible, and no later than 1 April 2026. 

What is your business size?
Are you interested in becoming a Supporter? Provide a letter of support for the hub and receive priority access to networking events, showcases and early insights.
Are you interested in becoming a Showcase Site? Join us in demonstrating real-world robotics applications by hosting visits and events. Participating organisations may be eligible for subsidised equipment upgrades and hosting costs through Innovate UK funding.
We confirm that our organisation has access to sufficient financial resources to support participation in the programme. We understand that, for the First Adopter and Showcase option, Innovate UK funding may cover up to 70% (Micro or Small businesses) or 60% (Medium businesses) of eligible project costs, and that our organisation is responsible for providing the remaining contribution.
Are you interested in becoming a First Adopter & Delivery Partner? Take part in the first cohort of robotics deployment projects within the hub. Projects may be eligible for up to 70% funding support (depending on company size and eligible costs).
We confirm that our organisation has access to sufficient financial resources to support participation in the programme. We understand that, for the First Adopter and Showcase option, Innovate UK funding may cover up to 70% (Micro or Small businesses) or 60% (Medium businesses) of eligible project costs, and that our organisation is responsible for providing the remaining contribution.