MIRA Technology Institute

What MIRA Technology Institute does

MIRA Technology Institute (MTI) is a specialist further and higher education training facility focused on automotive engineering and emerging-mobility skills, established in 2018 at the MIRA Technology Park near Nuneaton, Warwickshire. It operates as a campus of North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College (NWSLC) under a multi-party consortium that includes HORIBA MIRA, Coventry University, the University of Leicester, and Loughborough University, and was funded by a £9.5 million grant from the Leicester and Leicestershire Local Enterprise Partnership Local Growth Fund with backing from the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy. MTI delivers accredited programmes spanning Level 2 apprenticeships through Level 8 doctorate-level qualifications, covering electrification, connected and autonomous vehicles, hydrogen power, cybersecurity, functional safety, and robotics.

The institute's core technology base is a purpose-built facility comprising 15 specially designed classrooms, three bespoke workshops equipped with CNC lathes and milling machines, a 3D printer, a coordinate measuring machine (CMM), training rigs covering petrol, diesel, hybrid, full-electric, and hydrogen powertrains, EV charging infrastructure, and a 120-person conference centre fitted with Clevertouch smart screens and Wi-Fi. Courses are co-developed with industry partners and embedded in the Apprenticeship Levy and WMCA funding frameworks, with offerings including degree apprenticeships (e.g. Sustainability Business Specialist at £11,000), specialist short courses (Electric Vehicle Charger Inspections at £2,310, Automated AI & Robotics at £1,620), HNC/BEng/MEng Automotive Engineering, and a Master's in Connected and Autonomous Vehicles.

MTI's business model blends recurring apprenticeship levy and government-backed funding with fee-paying CPD, academic programmes (undergraduate and postgraduate) delivered through partner universities, B2B bespoke training for OEMs (JLR, Polestar, Jungheinrich, Toyota, Tevva), and facilities hire for external events. Go-to-market combines enterprise field sales to automotive employers, event-driven outreach (National Apprenticeship Week, TeenTech, open days), direct-to-consumer enrolment for individuals, and STEM engagement with regional schools. Customers span vehicle manufacturers and supply-chain employers, individual learners on the Skills Escalator pathway, and secondary-school cohorts, with revenue risk moderated by diversified funding streams and multi-employer engagement.

Name

MIRA Technology Institute

Legal name

MIRA Technology Institute

Website

https://miratechnologyinstitute.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MIRA Technology Institute is a UK specialist automotive engineering training facility at MIRA Technology Park, delivering Level 2 to Level 8 apprenticeships, degrees, and CPD courses in electrification, cybersecurity, and functional safety to OEMs, employers, and individual learners.

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Product category

Automotive Engineering Training and Education

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Junior Colleges (61121), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Emerging Tech & Specialized Computing (IoT, Edge, AR/VR, Blockchain, HPC) (EDABAFAO), Information Technology & Software (EDAAAPAB), Vendor/Authorized Certification Training (Microsoft/AWS/Cisco, etc.) (BPAEANAA), Information Technology & Cybersecurity Certification Prep (CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, ISC2/ISACA) (EDANAIAF)

Keywords

• Automotive engineering training
• Engineering apprenticeships
• Electrification skills training
• Automotive cybersecurity training
• CPD short courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Nuneaton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Apprenticeship Training Delivery: MTI receives funding through the Apprenticeship Levy system. Employers paying the levy can access training funds, while non-levy-paying employers receive government support covering 95-100% of training costs. Small businesses with fewer than 50 employees employing apprentices aged 16-18 or 19-24 with EHCP receive 100% government funding.
2. Fee-Paying Short Courses: Short courses and CPD programs offered at various price points, with some courses funded by WMCA for eligible postcodes. Examples include Electric Vehicle Charger Inspections (£2310), Automated AI & Robotics (£1620), and Sustainability Business Specialist (£11,000).
3. Government-Funded Education Programs: Programmes funded through the Leicester and Leicestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LLEP) Local Growth Fund, with contributions from the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
4. Facilities Hire: MTI hires out training rooms, conference facilities (120-person capacity), and workshop spaces with equipment to external organisations for events, meetings, and training delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

MIRA Technology Institute is a specialist automotive engineering training facility delivering accredited programmes from Level 2 apprenticeships through Level 8 doctorate-level qualifications. It offers apprenticeships, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, CPD short courses, and facilities hire at a purpose-built campus on MIRA Technology Park in Nuneaton, with curriculum co-developed by HORIBA MIRA, Coventry University, Loughborough University, and the University of Leicester.

Product overview

MIRA Technology Institute (MTI) is a specialist automotive training center offering a comprehensive skills escalator from Level 2 apprenticeships through to doctorate level (Level 8). The portfolio consists of core apprenticeship programmes (Automotive Engineering Apprenticeships at Levels 2-7), undergraduate qualifications (HNC in Engineering, BEng Automotive Engineering), and postgraduate degrees (MEng Automotive Engineering, MSc Sustainability). Supporting these are specialist CPD/short courses including Electric Vehicle Charger Inspections, Cybersecurity Training, Functional Safety courses (ISO 26262, IEC 61508), Electrification Skills Training (Fundamentals/Intermediate/Advanced), and AI/Robotics courses. MTI also offers facilities hire for meetings, workshops, and conferences. The institution operates as a collaboration between North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College, HORIBA MIRA, Coventry University, University of Leicester, and Loughborough University.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Automotive Engineering Apprenticeships Comprehensive range of automotive engineering apprenticeships from Level 2 to Level 7, including Autocare Technician, Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician, Engineering Technician, and various degree-level apprenticeships delivered in partnership with Coventry University. Targeted at learners entering the automotive workforce and employers seeking funded skills pathways.
• HNC in Engineering
• BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering
• MEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering
• Electric Vehicle Charger Inspections Training 4.5-day programme equipping professionals with knowledge to test, calibrate, and certify electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) in line with industry regulations including Public Charge Point Regulations 2023. Targeted at EV charging infrastructure professionals.
• ISO/SAE 21434:2021 Cybersecurity Auditor Training Course Three-day, in-person training aimed at first and second party auditors working within organisations or across the supply chain, covering automotive cybersecurity auditing under ISO/SAE 21434:2021. Delivered at MTI in collaboration with HORIBA MIRA and SMMT Quality Management Ltd.
• Functional Safety Training
• Electrification Skills Training Programme
• Automated AI & Robotics Course
• Facilities Hire
• AI: Distinguishing Between Fact and Fiction

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,000 JLR engineers have completed fundamental electrification training through MTI partnership programmes.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• SMMT Quality Management LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2026SMMT Quality Management Ltd collaborated with HORIBA MIRA to launch the new ISO/SAE 21434:2021 Cybersecurity Auditor Training course at MTI. SMMT QM provides recognised expertise in auditor training, risk-based auditing, and delivery of IATF 16949 programmes across the automotive sector, complementing HORIBA MIRA's cybersecurity engineering and consultancy capabilities.
• North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College (NWSLC)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNWSLC is the lead partner and founding organisation responsible for bringing together the MTI consortium. The college has a long tradition of training in the automotive sector and offers Level 2, 3 and 4 Apprenticeships in Automotive Engineering, plus qualifications in project management and quality management. Marion Plant OBE FCGI serves as Chair of MTI Operations Board and Principal and Chief Executive of NWSLC.
• HORIBA MIRAflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHORIBA MIRA is a global provider of pioneering engineering, research and test services to the automotive, defence, aerospace and rail sectors with over 70 years' experience. As a key partner, HORIBA MIRA offers courses developed by subject matter experts recognised within industry as being at the forefront of their fields. HORIBA MIRA provides real-world insight and technical expertise for training programmes including cybersecurity auditor training, functional safety, and hydrogen training.
• Coventry UniversityflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoventry University was a leading partner in the inception of the UK's Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles and contributes academic depth and progression routes to MTI. The university provides degree apprenticeships, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes through MTI, including MSc courses developed jointly with HORIBA MIRA. Paul Fairburn serves as MTI Business Development Group Chair and Director of Enterprise & Innovation at Coventry University.
• University of LeicestercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Leicester is an international centre of excellence with a strong track record of high-quality provision in the transport sector. The university works with MTI to develop partnerships and deliver expert training for the next generation of engineers in the latest technologies, with a focus on automotive, defence, and avionics industries.
• Loughborough UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLoughborough University drives world class research into automotive innovation and competitiveness. Its partnership with MTI enables flexibility of delivery, technical emphasis, commitment, timing and accessibility for industry-based engineers, helping them to overcome barriers to learning at post-graduate level.
• JLR (Jaguar Land Rover)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerJLR partnered with MTI, NWSLC, and Coventry University to co-design a two-stage electrification training pathway spanning fundamental and intermediate levels. JLR provides real-world insight and technical expertise, with over 2,000 JLR engineers completing the fundamental training to support transition from internal combustion engines to electric vehicle technologies as part of JLR's wider electrification strategy.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI): UK professional body setting standards and certifications for the motor industry, including EV and automotive technology accreditations that training providers like MTI align with. Comparable sector footprint but operates as a certification body rather than a training provider.
• Enginuity (formerly Semta): UK engineering sector skills body addressing workforce development, apprenticeship standards and training for advanced manufacturing and engineering. Not a direct competitor but a relevant ecosystem partner setting the apprenticeship frameworks MTI delivers.

Emerging players

• TWI (The Welding Institute): TWI is a UK-based specialist engineering training and research organisation offering technical courses, certification and apprenticeship-aligned programmes in welding, joining and materials. Comparable as a specialist technical training provider serving regulated industrial sectors.

Direct peers

• HORIBA MIRA (MIRA Academy): HORIBA MIRA runs the MIRA Academy, providing specialist automotive and engineering training globally, and is both MTI's flagship industry partner and a parallel provider of functional safety, cybersecurity and EV training. Closely comparable in course content and customer base.
• SMMT Industry Forum: Automotive sector training and consultancy arm of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, delivering lean manufacturing, quality (IATF 16949) and technical courses to UK OEMs and supply chains. Directly comparable customer base and curriculum focus.
• WMG (Warwick Manufacturing Group): WMG is a UK academic-industry group at the University of Warwick delivering specialist manufacturing and automotive education, apprenticeships and CPD courses. Highly comparable as a Midlands-based, industry-partnered technical training provider targeting similar OEM and Tier 1 customers.
• National College for Advanced Transport & Infrastructure: UK specialist further-education and higher-education institution delivering technical training and apprenticeships in transport, rail and infrastructure. Comparable as a purpose-built, government-backed technical college targeting engineering apprentices and employer upskilling.

Regional players

• Basingstoke College of Technology (BCoT): UK further education college with technical specialisms including engineering and motor vehicle apprenticeships. Comparable as a regional FE/technical college delivering apprenticeship pathways, but located in southern England and not automotive-specialist.
• Reaseheath College: Specialist UK further education college delivering technical apprenticeships and higher education in engineering, land-based and agri-tech sectors. Comparable as an FE provider running employer-funded apprenticeships, but its specialisations lie outside automotive.

Broad incumbents

• Coventry University (Faculty of Engineering, Environment and Computing): Coventry University is both MTI's academic partner and a broader UK higher-education institution offering automotive engineering degrees, degree apprenticeships and postgraduate programmes. Comparable curriculum but much broader portfolio beyond automotive specialisation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles8 records

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