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 the 2026 David Clark Prize

Nominations open for the 2026 David Clark Prize

ERA Foundation seeks exceptional UK educators who inspire future engineers

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ERA Foundation The ERA Foundation celebrates 25 years and over £20m funding for engineering initiatives

The ERA Foundation celebrates 25 years and over £20m funding for engineering initiatives

Yesterday, the ERA Foundation celebrated 25 years of supporting engineering and manufacturing engagement, including funding and partnering with hundreds of projects to promote engineering in schools, research and business worth over £20 million.

ERA Foundation The Clark Prize rewards four exemplary teachers for showcasing engineering in schools

The Clark Prize rewards four exemplary teachers for showcasing engineering in schools

Four exceptional teachers from schools in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have received the 2025 Clark Prize, including £12,000 over three years for their schools, awarded by the ERA Foundation to recognise teachers who work to connect engineering themes and careers with the classroom.

ERA Foundation ERA Foundation Supports Manufacturing Commission Call for Evidence on SME Manufacturing

ERA Foundation Supports Manufacturing Commission Call for Evidence on SME Manufacturing

The ERA Foundation is proud to support the Manufacturing Commission's new call for evidence examining how Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) can contribute to the Government's Industrial Strategy.

ERA Foundation iTEK Programme Celebrates Success at University of Surrey

iTEK Programme Celebrates Success at University of Surrey

Earlier this year ERA Foundation's Andrew Everett was delighted to meet Surrey staff and students when visiting campus as part of the Foundation's funding to help innovative engineering programme develop UK's next generation of tech talent

ERA Foundation ERA Foundation Welcomes Andrew Churchill OBE as New Chairman

ERA Foundation Welcomes Andrew Churchill OBE as New Chairman

The ERA Foundation is pleased to announce that Andrew Churchill has officially assumed the role of Chairman effective today, May 1st, 2025.

ERA Foundation ERA Foundation Supports Research Revealing £83 Billion Potential Boost to Uk Manufacturing

ERA Foundation Supports Research Revealing £83 Billion Potential Boost to Uk Manufacturing

Today marks the release of a groundbreaking new report showing how UK manufacturing could secure a powerful economic boost over the next decade if small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) achieve their growth ambitions.