Resource Efficiency for Manufacturing and Materials (REforMM)

The programme aims for the UK to be a leader in resource efficiency with organisations understanding the environmental, social and economic impact of the full lifecycle and thriving from adoption of resource efficient solutions which are fundamental to UK and global Net Zero ambitions.

About the programme

Broad adoption of resource efficiency is critical for economic growth, to protect our environment and to ensure resilience of supply. However, maximum implementation of resource efficient solutions is a complex and enormous task.

As part of Innovate UK’s focus on net zero, they are investing £15 million in the Resource Efficiency for Materials and Manufacturing (REforMM) Programme. This programme is designed to put in place the key building blocks to help businesses transform to a resource efficient future.

This programme aims for:

  • The UK to lead in resource efficiency
  • UK organisations to understand the environmental, social and economic impact of the full product lifecycle
  • UK organisations to thrive from the development and adoption of resource efficient solutions which are fundamental to UK and global net zero ambitions

Core focus areas of the programme

Materials for the future economy

FOCUS AREA

Materials for the future economy

New material applications for cutting-edge products that reduce emissions, energy consumption and costs.

Smart design

FOCUS AREA

Smart design

Effective design methods, design for resource efficiency, and design for maximum through-life value.

Resilient supply chains

FOCUS AREA

Resilient supply chains

Sustainable feedstocks, supply chain visibility, and co-location of waste and emission streams.

World-class production

FOCUS AREA

World-class production

Flexible production capacity, minimal material waste, high-quality products, high productivity, and full adaptivity.

Longer in use and reuse

FOCUS AREA

Longer in use and reuse

Minimising materials use and waste, practising complete traceability, and using new remanufacturing services.


Resource Efficiency for Materials and Manufacturing Briefing Event

Watch our competition briefing, Q&A session and networking event for the Resource Efficiency for Materials and Manufacturing (REforMM) CR&D competition, recorded on 21st March

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Resource efficiency for materials and manufacturing: CR&D funding

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £12m for ambitious collaborative R&D projects to make UK materials and manufacturing organisations significantly more resource efficient. Funding closes 26th May 2023.

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