Engineering Research Grants & Funding

The engineering grant writers at Streets Innovation help secure funding and R&D tax relief to unlock breakthrough solutions across UK industries.

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Secure Funding for Innovation in Engineering

Engineering is the foundation of progress, powering advances across sectors like automotive, aerospace, energy, infrastructure, and medical technology. Whether through automation, new materials, digital twin technology, or robotics, engineering innovation solves real-world problems and drives measurable impact.

From designing smarter production lines and advanced components to developing structural systems, fluid dynamics applications, or embedded control solutions, engineering projects are often capital-intensive and complex. At Streets Innovation, we help you secure the funding, R&D tax relief, and strategic support required to bring these innovations to life.

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Maximising R&D Tax Relief for Engineering Projects

Engineering innovation typically qualifies for R&D tax relief, even if you’re in early testing stages or solving mechanical or software-related challenges.

Qualifying activities include:

  • Advanced injection moulding techniques: multi-material moulding, in-mould functionalisation, recyclable polymers
  • Next-gen CNC machining: ultra-precision cutting, adaptive sensing, hybrid CNC/laser systems
  • Composite manufacturing: automated fibre placement, out-of-autoclave processes, scalable carbon-fibre recycling
  • Additive manufacturing breakthroughs: functionally graded materials, large-scale structures, fatigue-optimised post-processing
  • Smart manufacturing: digital twins, IoT sensors, AI-driven process control, predictive maintenance
  • Surface engineering and coatings: nano-structured barriers, plasma surface treatments, self-healing films
  • Machine joining and welding: friction stir welding, laser joining of dissimilar materials, lightweight adhesive bonds
  • Thermal and fluid systems: 3D-printed heat exchangers, high-efficiency energy recovery units, CFD-optimised aerodynamics
  • Precision robotics and automation: adaptive assembly systems, robotic inspection, composite automation platforms
  • Sustainable and circular manufacturing: low-energy casting/forging, bio-based polymers, closed-loop recycling for advanced materials

What Streets Innovation Can Do For You

We work with engineers, product developers, and technical teams across sectors, ensuring their high-value projects are matched with the right financial support.

Accessing Grants and Competitions

We help you navigate funding opportunities from sources including:

  • Innovate UK and UKRI for advanced manufacturing and engineering
  • Sector-specific challenges (e.g. aerospace, civil, automotive, and energy)
  • Regional innovation funds and collaboration incentives

Whether you’re prototyping a composite structure, building an automated precision tool, or engineering a new energy system, we help:

  • Identify suitable funding schemes
  • Build technically compelling grant applications
  • Align your project with UK innovation priorities and industry needs

Maximising R&D Tax Relief

Our team prepares detailed, HMRC-compliant R&D claims that articulate both the technical merit and uncertainty of your work. We ensure your request showcases eligible innovation while delivering maximum tax benefit with minimal compliance risk.

Why Choose Streets Innovation?

We bridge the technical and financial expertise critical to engineering innovation. Our team includes experts in mechanical, civil, electrical, and systems engineering; Chartered Tax Advisers with deep HMRC guidance; and innovation strategists who understand how to align your vision with funding goals.

Whether you’re a manufacturing SME or a tech-led engineering consultancy, we partner with you to support innovation at every stage, from concept through to market launch.

Get Started Today

If your engineering project is tackling complex challenges or exploring new technological frontiers, we’re here to help you secure the funding you need. Contact Streets Innovation today for a free consultation with our engineering grant writers, and start unlocking capital for your next big build.

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What Our Clients Say

Real feedback from businesses across the UK, highlighting the value Streets can bring.

Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Streets’ R&D team

We’ve been very happy with the service that James Allen and his team at Streets have provided. The information and guidance throughout the process have been clear, easy to follow, and well communicated. The reports produced were thorough, accurate, and delivered efficiently. James made it very easy for us to provide and share the necessary information, and his professional yet approachable manner made the whole process straightforward - even while we were managing a lot of other work. Overall, we’re extremely pleased with the service and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Streets’ R&D team.

Managing Director Simon Hutton - Tillers Turf Company

We’re truly grateful for all your support

We’re really pleased to let you know that we’ve just received our repayment from HMRC, and we’re truly grateful for all your support in making that happen. We’re so glad that you and Streets became involved with us. Seeing not only the repayment now but also the benefits going forward is encouraging. The idea, the execution, the patent, and bringing a new system to market has taken its toll on both me and Lynn. So, it’s a real boost to finally see something tangible come back, something we can put straight back into R&D. So please take a bow, we want to thank both you and Streets for your effort and expertise.

Commercial Director Neil Bracewell - Dext Heat Recovery

Outstanding Expertise and Clear, Practical R&D Guidance

Working with Streets has been an outstanding experience. Their strategic insight, attention to detail and deep understanding of the landscape made a complex process clear and achievable. The team combined professionalism with genuine commitment, helping us strengthen every aspect of our submission. We couldn't have asked for a more knowledgeable and supportive partner.

Managing Director Paul Johnson - Fixit Medical

You got our business from the start...

Rehman, Helena, Maddie, thank you, you got our business from the start and made the process seamless for us. Really appreciate it. Fingers, toes, and arms crossed now!

Daniela - Swal.ly

Trusted Support and Reassurance Through HMRC Review

As discussed, we would like to thank you and your team for the first-class service you have provided. Given your thoroughness we have absolute confidence that our claim for 2022 will stand up to any HMRC scrutiny.

Paneltex Limited

Expert Handling of HMRC Audits With Exceptional Client Support

We used Streets to help support us when we were audited by HMRC for an R&D claim. We had used a different agent to do the original claim and were initially told we did not qualify for R&D. We engaged Streets quite late in the process, mainly hoping to avoid penalties as a worst-case scenario. Not only did Streets support us in crafting a response, they guided us through the process in a highly supportive way, and ultimately we won the claim. The team were excellent throughout — responses were always prompt, thorough, and it was genuinely a pleasure to work with them. It was a completely different level of service compared to our previous agent.

Kiroku Limited

A Well‑Supported and Increasingly Efficient R&D Claims Process

Feedback on this year's process: it went well. We appreciated the support from you and Callum and the focus on a robust submission; the preparation felt tighter and clearer than in prior years. Thanks again for your help this year.

Teignbridge Propellers International Ltd & Duncan Research & Development Ltd

End‑to‑End R&D Support That Delivers Real Results

We're really pleased to let you know that we've just received our repayment from HMRC, and we're truly grateful for all your support in making that happen. We're so glad that you and Streets became involved with us. This time it's been a completely different experience compared to previous advisers. Seeing not only the repayment now but also the benefits going forward is very encouraging. It’s been a long journey, so it’s a real boost to finally see something tangible come back that we can reinvest into R&D. Thank you to you and the Streets team for your effort and expertise.

Dext Heat Recovery

Consistently Professional, Reliable and High‑Quality Service

Thank you for everything you do for us - it is so professional. Perfect as always - thank you.

Hose‑Equip Limited (HEL)