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Transport newsletter

Dear Bettina Rigg

Welcome to the Transport newsletter bringing you updates on funding, news and events in the Aviation, Automated Vehicles, Rail, Maritime, Transport Systems and Low Emission Vehicles sectors.

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Transitioning towards zero emission vehicles by 2030

12 March | 10:00-12:30

The government is phasing out the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2030, with all new cars and vans to be zero emissions at the tailpipe by 2035.

At this virtual event Innovate UK will provide an update on the government’s zero emission vehicle R&D programme, as well as potential future funding opportunities. Relevant areas include development of zero emission vehicle technologies and the supporting charging infrastructure required to enable the transition to zero emission vehicles.

This event will benefit business of all sizes, academics, RTOs and local authorities.

To help potential applicants to find suitable partners for the competition, KTN has launched a networking platform where you can discuss project opportunities and book video chat meetings.

Latest funding and opportunities

SBRI competition, rail demonstrations: First of a Kind (FOAK) 2021

The aim of this competition is to demonstrate innovations to stakeholders and railway customers in a representative railway environment.

Projects must focus one of the following themes:

Increasing customers’ confidence and enhancing their experience

Easy to use for all

Low emissions and a greener railway

Registration closes on 10 March.

Automotive Transformation Fund: expression of interest

The Automotive Transformation Fund is a new programme that aims to establish a competitive and sustainable UK supply chain. It offers a share of up to £1bn of funding for capital and associated industrial research projects to support the industrialisation of a high value, electrified automotive supply at scale in the UK. Expression of interest closes 24 February.

Find out more here.

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Innovate UK smart grants

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £25m from Innovate UK to deliver game-changing and commercially viable R&D innovation that can significantly impact the UK economy. Closes 26 May.

Find out more here.

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Maritime funding portal

An open source portal featuring support and funding opportunities for companies in the UK maritime sector. It is administered by Maritime UK and KTN.

Find out more here.

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UFO (small flying objects) call for proposals

UFO is seeking collaborative projects (of 2 or more SMEs) to develop innovative products and services by integrating new embedded technology solutions in the Small Flying Objects (SFO) area i.e. smallsats, drones and high altitude platform systems. Closes 18 February.

Find out more here.

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Latest articles

Novel aviation technologies report

A report commissioned by UKRI and the Future Flight Challenge has analysed six use-cases on their potential to boost the UK economy and deliver wider societal benefits.

Their findings suggest that the integration of new aviation technologies – drones or air taxis – will deliver valuable benefits by reducing costs, journey times and industrial accidents.

Read more >

Innovate Local events

Three Innovate Local events are on their way and you can book on now. These virtual events will allow you to find out about local economic priorities, hear from national and local support agencies and hear from local businesses about their innovation journeys.

2 March - Innovate East

8 March - Innovate Local South East

23 March - Innovate South West

Read more >

Latest KTN events

Future Flight Fridays: economic benefits of Future Flight

26 February, 12:00-13:00 | Online

An introduction from PWC to the recently published Future Flight Challenge socio-economic study which showcases both the potential economic and societal benefits associated with six key use-cases. It will be followed by an investor panel discussion.

Register for this event >

Innovate East

2-3 March | Online

Make your ground-breaking business idea one of the rising stars of the east with funding, know-how and outstanding R&D resources.

Register for this event >

International Women's Day: Women Innovate

8 March, 09:30-16:30 | Online

International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Join us for this extraordinary online conference, jam-packed with workshops, inspirational speakers and groundbreaking ideas.

Register for this event >

Innovate Local Southern Pioneers

8-9 March | Online

Pioneering innovation across the Southern coast and South East – enabling business to adapt, recover and grow.

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Supply chains for net zero: competition briefing

9 March, 10:00-12:00 | Online

Find out how you can apply for a share of £20m in funding from the Driving the Electric Revolution Challenge through a new competition aiming to facilitate UK supply chains and manufacturing capability growth. Focusing on power electronics, machines and drives (PEMD) it will enable future improvements in productivity, capacity, quality or efficiency for sectors including energy, industrial and transport.

Register for this event >

Transitioning towards zero emission vehicles by 2030

12 March, 10:00-12:30 | Online

Innovate UK will provide an update on the government’s zero emission vehicle R&D programme, as well as potential future funding opportunities. Relevant areas include development of zero emission vehicle technologies and the supporting charging infrastructure required to enable the transition to zero emission vehicles.

Register for this event >

Future Flight Challenge modelling and simulation workshop

15 March, 14:00-16:00 | Online

This workshop, in collaboration with Bath Institute for Mathematical Innovation, is to support anyone interested in becoming involved in the ISCF Future Flight programme to foster collaborations and share knowledge alongside the mathematics community.

Register for this event >

Global Research and Innovation in Plastics Sustainability (GRIPS)

16-18 March | Online

Hosted by the UK Circular Plastics Network, organised by KTN and supported by Innovate UK, EPSRC and UKRI, GRIPS will bring together companies and individuals to highlight the best of the UK and selected international activities which will lead to plastics being less likely to reach landfill, end up incinerated, or become fugitive in the environment.

Register for this event >