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 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.
ERA Foundation ERA Foundation Supports Innovation in Clean Energy and Manufacturing Through Fellowships

ERA Foundation Supports Innovation in Clean Energy and Manufacturing Through Fellowships

The ERA Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its prestigious fellowships. This year, the Enterprise Fellowships and Industrial Fellowship, awarded in partnership with the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851, support innovation in clean energy and manufacturing.
ERA Foundation 2024 Clark Prize Awarded at ERA Annual Dinner and Lecture

2024 Clark Prize Awarded at ERA Annual Dinner and Lecture

The ERA Foundation is delighted to announce the 2024 David Clark Prize winners. The prize recognises exceptional teachers who have exceeded expectations and gone beyond the curriculum to inspire students and showcase real-world engineering in the classroom.