The ERA Foundation is a non-profit organisation. We focus on helping the high-tech manufacturing sector in the UK by supporting engineering, innovation and industrial development programmes. The ERA Foundation has been supporting UK engineering and industry development in high-tech manufacturing since 1920.  Our aim is to ensure the important role that the high-tech manufacturing sector plays in the UK economy is recognised; to support the next generation of UK engineers, to help our high-tech manufacturing companies prosper, and to encourage entrepreneurship, innovation and technical excellence in individuals and organisations.

We work with organisations which share our principles. Our work involves generating new policy ideas; developing, funding or delivering industry development programmes; supporting industrial engagement activity; supporting the development of new technologies and skills; or coordinating the sharing of skills and knowledge between partners.

Partnerships are at the heart of the Foundation works to achieve its’ aims. Our partners range from prestigious national institutions, industry support organisations and others that can help our high-tech manufacturing sector prosper. We also work with government departments, policy think-tanks, and the financial sector. The relationships we have built with our partners have allowed us to develop a wide range of successful initiatives achieving a much greater impact than working alone.