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Transport news
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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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Future Flight round-up page: all you need to know in one place
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Future Flight will deliver a new revolution in aviation by bringing together technologies in electrification, digital and autonomy to create new modes of air travel and capability.
To capitalise on the opportunities available, we've collated links to all the relevant resources in one place. On the Future Flight round-up page you can find details of and links to:
- Phase 3 of the competition which represents investment of up to £65m
- Landscape Map - an interactive map connecting the wide variety of UK sectors and expertise that are fundamental to the third aviation revolution
- Future Flight Showcase - a gallery of short videos to help match expertise to projects
- Recordings of all the recent online events
- Roadmap - a vision and roadmap setting out how zero emission air travel within and between British cities could be commonplace by 2030
You can access the page via the link below.
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Meeting Net Zero with the power of place: Space & Geospatial Virtual Pavilion for COP 26
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We are thrilled to introduce Al Gore, former Vice President of the United States and renowned environmentalist, as a keynote speaker for the Space & Geospatial Virtual Pavilion for COP 26.
The 11-day Virtual Pavilion will be a fantastic opportunity to showcase how space data and geospatial intelligence can help the Transport sector to unlock significant opportunities by working collaboratively to tackle the climate emergency and help your industry achieve its Net Zero targets.
Sessions that will be held include:
- The Future of Transport - curated by Location Data Scotland and Scottish Space Leadership Council and supported by University of Edinburgh
- Connectivity, Space and Digital Technologies for Green Value - curated by European Space Agency
- Climate Change in our Urban Environments - curated by Association for Geographic Information
The online event is free to attend for all delegates.
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Request for contributions to open consultations on the Future of Transport
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The Department for Transport is seeking contributions to its Future of Transport programme. The programme's main aims are to:
- Stimulate innovation in the transport sector
- Create new transport markets
- Secure a 21st century-transport system
- Secure the UK's position as a world-leading innovator, decarbonising the transport system for the benefit of society
Take part here
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UK Service Robotics interviews - study Expression of Interest
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Have your say on what is important to you in a Service Robotics Proving Ground. KTN is conducting a scoping study of robotics testing facilities across the UK on behalf of UKRI. We want to speak to you if you are a robotics testing facility, developer, or end-user.
Find out more here
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Risk of Covid-19 transmission in rail
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The rail industry has been working hard to increase safety precautions and restore passenger confidence in public transport. This article assesses how rail operators could manage transmission risk in a carriage, in a station, and throughout the national rail network.
Read more here
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KTN joins the Advanced Propulsion Centre on the ‘Road to COP’
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As Glasgow prepares to host the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), KTN is working in partnership with the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) on the ‘Road to COP’, a knowledge base and events series which showcases the story of technology transfer from one sector (automotive) to another.
Read more here
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Phase 3 of this competition sees an investment of up to £65m in innovation projects demonstrating integrated aviation systems and either vehicle technologies or enabling technologies that enable new classes of electric or autonomous air vehicles. Closes 3 November.
Competition details here
Watch the briefing webinar here
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Niche Vehicle Network funding opportunities
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The Niche Vehicle Network runs three competitions annually, providing match-funding for niche vehicle technology organisations to accelerate the development of zero emission and low carbon vehicle technology from concept through to production.
Find out more here
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Ofgem 2021: zero emission transport
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Ofgem and Innovate UK are working together on the SIF – seeking ambitious, innovative projects with the potential to benefit consumers and accelerate the transition to net zero. Within the discovery phase there is a zero-emissions transport competition. Closes 17 November.
Find out more here
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Horizon Europe Clean Transport Webinar - Cluster 5 Destination 5
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Thu 21 Oct, 09.30 - 12.30 | Online
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KTN Global Alliance in partnership with the Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) in Hungary and UK National Contact Points (NCPs) from Innovate UK as well as European NCPs are delighted to invite potential UK and Central European applicants to participate in our Horizon Europe Clean Transport online event. This webinar will focus on pitching of project ideas and brokering partnerships for European Research and Innovation collaborations and networking.
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Ports and Their Role in the Blue Economy @ Space & Geospatial Virtual Pavilion
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Thu 4 Nov, 14:00 -16:00 | Online
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95% of the UK’s imports and exports rely on the maritime sector and there is an intrinsic link
between economic growth and the success of the maritime sector. Ports are a hub for all
maritime activities, not only trade, and play a critical role in developing the local Blue
Economy.
In this session we will hear from a port and other stakeholders involved in the Blue Economy
and how collectively they are working together to decarbonise numerous areas across the
marine/maritime sector.
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Horizon Europe Clean Energy Webinar - Cluster 5 Destination 3
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Fri 29 Oct, 09.30 - 12.30 | Online
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KTN Global Alliance in partnership with the Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) in Germany and UK National Contact Points (NCPs) from Innovate UK as well as European NCPs are delighted to invite potential applicants from the UK, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, The Netherlands and the Nordic countries to participate in our Horizon Europe Clean Energy online event. This webinar will focus on pitching of project ideas and brokering partnerships for European Research and Innovation collaborations and networking.
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UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2021
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Fri 5 Nov, 09:15 -16:00 | London
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Registration is open for this year’s UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase in the Business Design Centre, London, where Innovate UK, with KTN support, will be showcasing 60+ exhibitions demonstrating growing commercialisation and industrialisation of quantum technologies in the UK. This event is aimed at anyone from industry, academia, VCs, investors and government looking to explore the exciting opportunities quantum-enabled technology can offer.
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Driving the Electric Revolution presents: encouraging diversity and inclusion in research and industry
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Thu 28 Oct, 15.00 - 16.00 | Online
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Join us for the latest session in Driving the Electric Revolution’s new webinar series dedicated to tackling equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) challenges within the power electronics, machines and drives sector. This session will explore the importance of EDI in research and industry and the tangible benefits it can bring to your company.
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26-28 Oct | Munich | AIRTEC 2021
AIRTEC 2021 is an international trade fair for aerospace and future mobility. Register here
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