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 ERA Foundation Launches Engineering Scholarships for Women to Mark Historic Centenary

ERA Foundation Launches Engineering Scholarships for Women to Mark Historic Centenary

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new Engineering Scholarship Programme, which supports women in electrical and electronic engineering. This initiative celebrates the centenary of the Electrical Association for Women (EAW) and continues its legacy of inspiring women in engineering.
ERA Foundation National Engineering Day 2024

National Engineering Day 2024

On National Engineering Day, the ERA Foundation reaffirms its commitment to strengthening UK engineering talent and innovation.
ERA Foundation The 5% Club’s Consultancy Service

The 5% Club’s Consultancy Service

The ERA Foundation is pleased to announce its support for the 5% Club’s launch of a new consultancy service, “Insight into Action”. The employer-led movement is dedicated to increasing “earn and learn” training opportunities across the UK.