UK businesses can apply for a share of up to £20 million for UK-developed late stage R&D in advanced low carbon propulsion capability in the automotive sector.

This Advanced Propulsion Centre and Innovate UK competition is looking for projects that demonstrate the development of on-vehicle technologies for on or off-road vehicles.

Projects must either accelerate the development of low and zero tailpipe emission capable technologies, or demonstrate a significant reduction in carbon dioxide emissions leading to air quality improvements.

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

The Advanced Propulsion Centre is particularly looking for projects that support the UK’s long-term supply chain, associated capabilities and growth aspirations.

If your application can demonstrate a positive impact on the UK economy it will take priority.

Your project must concentrate on the automotive market as its primary application.

Competition information:

• the project must be led by a UK business
• it must be based in the UK
• it must involve at least one micro, small or medium-sized enterprise (SME)
• it must include a vehicle manufacturer or tier 1 supplier
• total eligible costs must be 50% match funded and between £5-40 million

The competition is open for applications and the deadline is midday on 16 October 2019.

To find out more and apply, click here.