Innovate UK, GB and other funders: Developing automotive technologies and growing capability

12/08/2021

06/10/2021

Innovate UK, under the Advanced Propulsion Centre, invites applications for its competition to develop automotive technologies and growing capability. This aims to grow capability to support the transition towards a net zero product manufacturing and supply chain in the UK automotive sector. The focus is on collaborative, pre-production R&D projects that support the UK’s long-term capabilities through securing investments, and can be achieved through its associated supply chain in the design, build and manufacture of zero carbon tailpipe emission vehicles. The budget is £25 million. Total eligible project costs must be between £5 million and £40m and be a minimum of 50 per cent co-funded. They may last between 18 and 24 months.

Projects must advance technologies in: •battery cell components or systems; •fuel cell and associated balance of plant; •electric machines and power electronics.

Project leads must be businesses of any size registered in the UK. Other consortia partners must include at least one SME and one vehicle manufacturer or tier one supplier. Projects must be carried out in the UK and exploit their results in the UK. A maximum of six project partners is suggested.