The Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) drives innovation in zero-emission vehicle manufacturing by uniting government, industry, and academia. Established in 2013 and jointly funded by the Department for Business and Trade and the automotive sector, APC has supported 354 low-carbon and zero-emission projects with 614 partners, creating and safeguarding over 59,000 jobs in the UK. Its focus on Innovation, Scale-up, and Transformation accelerates R&D, manufacturing, and investment in a competitive net-zero supply chain.

APC’s work secures the UK’s leadership in sustainable mobility through smarter, cleaner, and more affordable automotive solutions.

Babcock plays a critical role in international defence.
In a world of significant geopolitical instability, national security has never been more important as defence requirements become increasingly complex to deliver. Ensuring those critical services are readily available, affordable and long-lasting is a vital task. And Babcock is built for that task. Now more than ever, what we do matters.
Creating a safe and secure world, together.

BigCommerce, powered by Commerce (Nasdaq: CMRC), is a flexible enterprise ecommerce platform built to help brands, retailers, manufacturers, and merchants of all sizes grow and innovate without compromise. In today’s era of agentic commerce, BigCommerce’s flexible, open platform architecture makes it easy for brands to scale, adapt, and connect with the tools to solve their unique business challenges without being locked into rigid systems. B2C and B2B companies across industries rely on BigCommerce, including Coldwater Creek, Harvey Nichols, King Arthur Baking Co., Mizuno, MKM Building Supplies, United Aqua Group, and Uplift Desk. For more information, please visit bigcommerce.co.uk or follow us on X and LinkedIn.

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) is the main funding body for engineering and physical sciences research in the UK. By investing in research and postgraduate training, we are building the knowledge and skills base needed to address the scientific and technological challenges facing the nation.

Our portfolio covers a vast range of fields from healthcare technologies to structural engineering, manufacturing to mathematics, advanced materials to chemistry. The research we fund has impact across all sectors. It provides a platform for future UK prosperity by contributing to a healthy, connected, resilient, productive nation.

EPSRC is part of UK Research and Innovation, a new body which works in partnership with universities, research organisations, businesses, charities, and government to create the best possible environment for research and innovation to flourish. We aim to maximise the contribution of each of our component parts, working individually and collectively. We work with our many partners to benefit everyone through knowledge, talent and ideas.

As a development and commercialisation organisation, Lucideon specialises in the research, implementation, and scaling-up of novel materials technologies. We work across a variety of industries including healthcare, construction, energy, and aerospace, with expertise in a wide range of materials. Together, this gives us the cross-sector experience and skills needed to understand a clients’ product or process inside and out.

We help our clients overcome the materials challenges their businesses face in a world demanding ever more environmentally focused application of materials resources and energy. As a trusted partner, we’re aiming to make the world a materially better place.

Yamazaki Mazak is a global leader in machine tools, laser cutting, CNC software, and automation. Founded in Japan in 1919, the company has 11 manufacturing factories worldwide, with its European Manufacturing Plant based in Worcester, UK since 1987. The site produces around 1,000 machines annually and is home to over 900 skilled staff supporting industries from aerospace to medical. Worcester also houses the European Technology Centre, where customers explore machining innovations, test components, and receive expert advice. With over 50 machine types built on-site, Mazak UK plays a vital role in delivering precision and productivity across Europe and beyond.

The Science and Technology Facilities Council, part of UK Research and Innovation, collaborates with businesses of all sizes to overcome innovation and process challenges in key sectors. With locations across the UK, we enable access to our scientific facilities, technology and engineering experts and international networks for project based work. Businesses can also chose to base themselves at one of our Research and Innovation campuses; where businesses, scientists and support organisations co-locate for mutual benefit.

We understand that accessing the right skills is a number one business challenge, and we are an organisation committed to developing the UK’s future generation of professionals working in STEM.

SheCanEngineer is a charity working to close the gender gap in engineering industries by showcasing the accomplishments of female engineers, raising awareness around issues relating to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), and promoting engineering to children. With the support of our sponsors, Professional Engineering Institutions, collaborators and volunteers, we have reached diverse audiences — connecting with professional engineers, students and their teachers, parents and guardians. The SheCanEngineer ethos has inclusion at its core - with all activities open to all genders.

Way back in 1856 the founders of The Engineer laid out a vision to document and report on the astonishing innovations and breakthroughs of the industrial revolution.

More than 160 years later – although the technological landscape would be unrecognisable to our Victorian predecessors - the publication remains true to this vision.

Via its website and monthly print magazine - and through a combination of news, in-depth reports and hard-hitting opinion – the publication gives engineers across all sectors early warning on the disruptive technologies, trends and products that will impact their roles; keeps them informed of developments in other areas of engineering and champions all that is great about UK engineering and manufacturing.

Today, at a time of accelerating technological change, when the role of the engineer is broader than ever before and cross sector collaboration is the key to maintaining a competitive edge, The Engineer has never been more relevant.

Xometry is an AI-powered marketplace revolutionising on-demand manufacturing. It connects engineers and businesses with a vast global network of vetted manufacturing partners. Through its proprietary Instant Quoting Engine®, Xometry provides immediate pricing and lead times for custom parts, offering a wide array of processes like CNC machining, 3D printing, injection moulding, and sheet metal fabrication. This streamlines the procurement process, enables rapid prototyping, and facilitates resilient supply chains for industries ranging from energy and robotics to consumer goods, empowering innovators to bring their ideas to market efficiently.