Aerospace Technology Institute

ATI focuses exclusively on aerospace, covering propulsion, aerodynamics, materials, and manufacturing. It explicitly avoids sectors outside aerospace, such as defense, automotive, or general industrial, unless they intersect with aviation, to maintain its narrow remit.

ATI does not commit to external funds. It operates only through direct project-based co-investment, where it funds a portion of collaborative R&D projects alongside industry partners. This is a grant-making model, not a fund-of-funds or limited partner role.

ATI is a public-private partnership created by the UK government's Department for Business and Trade. It operates at arm's length from government but receives core funding from Innovate UK and is subject to periodic review. Its board includes government observers, but day-to-day operations are independent.