

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Scale-Up Series: Advanced Machinery, Robotics, and Automation
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 04 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am – Wed, 04 Feb, 2026 at 12:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Join this Scale-Up Series event to explore challenges and opportunities facing scaling businesses in machinery, robotics and automation.About this EventThe University of Manchester invites you to join the first Scale-Up Series event of 2026, delivered in partnership with The Advanced Machinery Productivity Institute.This specialist session will explore the challenges scaling SMEs face in the area of advanced machinery, robotics, automation, and related industries, highlighting the sector’s unique growth barriers and emerging opportunities.We will examine the support available to companies as they scale, alongside funding mechanisms to enable collaboration between businesses and academic researchers, helping companies accelerate innovation, access specialist expertise, and overcome technical barriers to growth.Designed for ambitious, growing businesses, the Scale-Up Series provides a powerful blend of peer-to-peer networking and practical, hands-on support. Leaders will have space to discuss and tackle sector-specific challenges and share real-world insights, and identify opportunities to enhance their growth trajectory.This event is ideal for established businesses with growth ambitions, particularly those operating within the advanced engineering and technology sectors.Please note: the advice and support mechanisms that will be explored during this event are specifically tailored for scaling SMEs based in Greater Manchester or West Yorkshire.Agenda?: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AMArrival, Tea / Coffee?: 10:15 AM - 10:35 AMIndustry Landscape and AMPI Funding &amp; Support OverviewHost: Dan Brooks - AMPI Institute DirectorInfo: An overview of the advanced machinery, robotics, and automation landscape, outlining key trends and challenges for scaling SMEs in Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire, followed by an overview of AMPI and I4M funding opportunities to support business growth.?: 10:35 AM - 10:50 AMAcademic commentaryHost: Professor Andy WeightmanInfo: An academic perspective on the current scale-up landscape for businesses in advanced machinery, robotics, and automation. This slot will explore the key trends, opportunities, and challenges shaping the growth environment for SMEs in these sectors.?: 10:50 AM - 10:55 AMQ&amp;A?: 10:55 AM - 11:10 AMCompany case study - Fibre Extrusion TechnologyHost: Fibre Extrusion TechnologyInfo: Fibre Extrusion Technology, specialists in the design, development, and manufacture of extrusion equipment, will share a real-world case study on their growth journey and the challenges they have navigated as a scaling business.?: 11:10 AM - 11:25 AMOverview of Innovate UK SupportHost: Tracy EyresInfo: Overview of the Innovate UK support available for businesses in advanced machinery, robotics, and automation?: 11:25 AM - 11:40 AMHow can University Collaboration Support Business Innovation and Growth? Info: Caroline Stanton, Head of SME Partnerships, will highlight the support available for scaling businesses, including how you can access resources and expertise at The University of Manchester and mechanisms designed to support business growth.?: 11:40 AM - 11:45 AMQ&amp;A?: 11:45 AM - 12:00 PMRound-room business challenge elevator pitchInfo: An opportunity for businesses to give a brief overview of their innovation challenges and connect with academic experts.?: 12:00 PM - 12:15 PMRound-room academic expertise elevator pitchInfo: An opportunity for academics to give a brief overview of their area of expertise and connect with industry challenges. ?: 12:15 PM - 12:30 PMNetworking &amp; Close
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Manchester
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: The University of Manchester
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- **full address**: The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 04 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am
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- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** University of Manchester BEKE
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
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