ERA Foundation 100 years promoting and supporting 
British Engineering

100 Years

The ERA Foundation has been supporting UK Engineering and innovation skills development in electech manufacturing since 1920

What We Do

Our focus is on supporting 
UK manufacturing.

Our aim is to ensure the important role the manufacturing and productive industry play in the UK economy is recognised; to support the next generation of UK engineers, and to encourage organisations and individuals entrepreneurship and technical excellence.

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Our History

100 Years of History

Founded in 1920 the ERA has always been at the forefront of promoting and supporting the British Engineering sector. Explore how the ERA was founded, and how it has changed over the last century to become the “ERA Foundation” today.

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Awards and Fellowships

Our Industrial and Enterprise Fellowships recongise and support emerging talent.

Our aim is to ensure the important role the manufacturing and productive industry play in the UK economy is recognised; to support the next generation of UK engineers, and to encourage organisations and individuals entrepreneurship and technical excellence.

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Our People

A wealth of experience and deep knowledge of the Engineering and Manufacturing sector.

Our board believes in innovation, investment in the next generation of engineers and a focused approach. This is fostered by the combined abilities of our directors who strive to honour the Foundations long history.

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Foundation News & Insights

Keep up to date with the latest Foundation news, and insights into changes in the Engineering sector.

ERA Foundation Nominations Open for 2024 David Clark Prize Recognizing Exceptional STEM Educators

Nominations Open for 2024 David Clark Prize Recognizing Exceptional STEM Educators

The ERA Foundation has opened 2024 David Clark Prize nominations. The prize recognises exceptional STEM educators in the UK who have gone above and beyond to inspire students to pursue engineering careers. This year, two David Clark Prizes will be awarded: one prize to a primary school teacher and one to a secondary school, college or UTC teacher.
ERA Foundation Policy Connect: Manufacturing Commission Launch Event

Policy Connect: Manufacturing Commission Launch Event

Today, the Manufacturing Commission convened a high-profile launch event at the House of Lords to present their latest report, “Upskilling Industry: Manufacturing Productivity and Growth in England.”
ERA Foundation Policy Connect: New Report Calls for Greater Support to Upskill Manufacturing Workforce

Policy Connect: New Report Calls for Greater Support to Upskill Manufacturing Workforce

A new report published today by Policy Connect’s Manufacturing Commission highlights the urgent need for more significant support to upskill the manufacturing workforce in the face of skills shortages and recent education reforms.