What is Measurement for Recovery (M4R)
The M4R programme has been developed to help UK Industry solve problems by bringing the science teams and lab facilities of NPL and partner National Measurement Laboratories* together with companies like yours. Helping to solve any challenge which their specialised measurement expertise can help address.
M4R is available to all registered UK companies** and can provide up to 20 days specialist measurement advice and support, at no charge.
The M4R programme has already helped 120 companies through completed or ongoing projects from a range of sectors, delivering solutions that are helping companies to solve problems and thrive in the current business environment.
Quick and simple to apply
Everything you need to apply is available on the Measurement for Recovery web page. The application process is quick and simple and assessment is non-competitive:
·A single, easy online form (max 300 words to describe your challenge)
·Fast response to assess applications
·Successful applicants have direct contact with scientists and technical teams responsible for their projects.
Examples of challenges M4R can help with
The problems M4R is helping to solve can be directly related to the challenges presented by COVID-19 or can be general technical challenges, associated with the growth and development of your organisation’s products, services or research initiatives.
A few examples of the types of issues our teams are addressing include:
·Validation of products or processes
·Support for innovation and investigating the feasibility of new products, services or concepts
·Support for products and services which directly support the national response to COVID-19
·Help in identifying cost reduction opportunities and productivity improvements
·Increasing product reliability and mitigation of in-service costs
·Advice on standards and regulatory requirements.
If you have a problem NPL’s measurement science experts can help with, at no charge, apply to the programme today.
