Research and analysis

Aerospace Technology Institute programme: impact evaluation

This independent report evaluates the impacts of the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) programme funding.

• From: Department for Business and Trade
• Published: 26 February 2026

Documents

Aerospace Technology Institute programme impact evaluation: final report

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Aerospace Technology Institute programme impact evaluation: technical annex

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Details

This independent impact evaluation is the latest in a series of evaluations that have been conducted on the ATI grant funding programme. The evaluation uses a mixed methods approach of quantitative econometric analysis and qualitative methodologies.

This evaluation explores the short, medium, and long term impacts of the ATI grant funding programme from 2013 to 2024. Specifically, the evaluation focuses on:

• ATI programme progress
• direct outcomes and impact on R&D activity
• development of new aerospace technology
• collaborations and partnerships
• international comparisons

Published 26 February 2026