ABGI UK partnership director Sandy Findlay has been appointed to a body that supports Scottish businesses in the aerospace sector.
Findlay joins the National Aerospace Technology Exploitation Programme (NATEP) Scotland Proposal Review Panel (PRP).
The programme offers technical and management resources to help companies bring their technology to market.
Findlay brings expertise of helping firms apply for R&D funding and tax breaks from his work with Edinburgh-headquartered ABGI UK.
The NATEP Scotland PRP is led by ADS Scotland, the official trade organisation for the Scottish Aerospace, Defence and Security sectors. The programme aims to support innovation that will enhance the productivity and competitiveness of the aerospace manufacturing sector.
NATEP Scotland chairman Sean McGovern said: “We’re delighted to welcome Sandy to the Scottish review panel. His expertise will provide invaluable support in filtering though the complexities of managing different sources of funding and will also help ensure that successful applicant companies maximise the benefits of all available sources.
“We encourage Scottish-based companies with innovation ideas that apply to aerospace and related industries to get in touch. There is a wealth of support our panel can provide to applicants to help them develop their technology and link it to the wider marketplace.”
Findlay said: “I’m pleased to lend my support to the NATEP initiative in Scotland. Our aim is to help Scottish businesses adopt a more strategic approach in funding innovation projects within the aerospace sector and across related industries, all of which are key to future economic growth.”
