APC 17: Applications open - £27 million for UK-developed late stage R&D

APC 17: developing the UK’s low carbon automotive capability

UK-registered businesses can apply now for a share of £27 million for UK-developed late stage R&D, to support growth in advanced low carbon propulsion capability in the automotive sector.

The aim of this competition is to seek proposals for collaborative match funded R&D projects. These must demonstrate the development of on-vehicle technologies, (including material, product and manufacturing processes) for on or off-road vehicles.

Your project must either:

accelerate the development of technologies capable of low and zero tailpipe emissions

or

or demonstrate a significant reduction in carbon dioxide emissions leading to air quality improvements

Your proposal must clearly align with the UK’s Industrial Strategy and must clearly demonstrate how high value R&D will take place in the UK as a result of this funding.

APC is particularly looking for projects that support the UK’s long-term supply chain, associated capabilities and growth aspirations. This includes improving productivity and competitiveness in the design, build and manufacture of vehicles that are capable of low and zero tailpipe emissions.

Technologies in scope are:

• motors
• batteries
• power electronics
• hybridisation
• alternative propulsion systems
  

Your project must support the growth of these technologies, creating more jobs and capability throughout the UK supply chain.

Key Dates

Stage 1

17 August 2020 – Competition opens
25 August 2020 – Briefing event
14 October 2020 12:00pm – Application deadline

For more information please visit the APC website here.