A £20 million funding competition by the Advanced Propulsion
Centre (APC) will invest in business projects that
support the design, build and manufacture of zero and low
emission vehicles and technologies.
This is the latest in a series of funding competitions. They are
delivered in partnership by the APC, Innovate UK and
the Department of Business,
Energy and Industrial Strategy.
The competitions support the government’s modern Industrial
Strategyunder the future of mobility Grand
Challenge. This challenge will transform how people, goods
and services move around, including more efficient transport
networks with dramatically reduced carbon emissions and other
pollutants.
A 10-year, £1 billion joint government and industry commitment,
the APC exists to accelerate low carbon propulsion technologies
in the UK. It aims to make the UK a global centre of excellence
for next-generation low carbon vehicle development and
production.
Build a long-term UK supply chain
The competition is inviting projects that enhance UK capabilities
in low carbon technologies for automotive and create a long-term
supply chain.
It is particularly interested in the design, build and
manufacture of zero tailpipe emission vehicles. Projects that
demonstrate a significant reduction in carbon dioxide emissions,
including motors, batteries, power electronics, hybridisation and
alternative propulsion systems, are also welcome.
Projects must be in the following areas:
- alternative propulsion systems
- electric machines and power electronics
- energy storage and energy management
- lightweight vehicle and powertrain structures
- thermal propulsion systems
Ultimately, projects should support the growth of next-generation
technologies and create more jobs in the UK.
- the competition opens on 7 January 2019 and the deadline for
applications is at midday on 6 March 2019
- UK-based businesses can lead a project, working in
partnership with others, including at least one SME, a vehicle
manufacturer or tier 1 supplier
- total costs should range between £5 million and £40 million,
with 50% match funded by industry
- projects can last between 18 and 42 months
- the best applications will be invited to interview the week
beginning 29 April 2019
- businesses can register for a briefing
event on 10 January 2019 to get advice on applying
