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📣💰 The latest Collaborative R&D competition is now open!   Have you got an R&D project that’s developing zero-emission automotive technologies or processes that can make a real difference on the road to net zero?  Government funding and support through the APC could help boost its success. We’re looking to fund projects that: ⚡ Build UK capability in emerging net-zero propulsion technologies ⚡ Improve competitiveness by utilising digital tools and techniques ⚡ Accelerate the transition of the UK automotive supply chain ⚡ De-risk investment in manufacturing and scale-up   Find out more and apply 👉 https://okt.to/a5YHyN Delivered in collaboration with the Department for Business and Trade and Innovate UK, any award is subject to Ministerial and His Majesty's Treasury approval. #NetZero #ZeroEmissions #ResearchAndDevelopment #Innovation #UKMfg #UKengineering

Funding Alert! If you have an R&D project contributing towards net zero automotive technologies, check out the latest competition from Advanced Propulsion Centre UK to see if you qualify! #battery #zetzero #sustainability #automotive #funding #competition #research #development #technology #uk

 The next Collaborative R&D competition, APC 26, is coming soon.   Have you got a late-stage R&D project focused on developing zero-emission vehicle technologies or processes that can make a real difference on the road to net zero?  Talk to our business development team now about your eligibility to secure significant match funding delivered by the APC on behalf of the UK Government. The funding and support, delivered by the APC could help accelerate the success of your technology. We’re looking to fund projects that: ⚡ Build UK capability in emerging zero-emission propulsion technologies ⚡ Improve competitiveness by utilising digital tools and techniques ⚡ Accelerate the transition of the UK automotive supply chain ⚡ De-risk investment in manufacturing and scale-up   Find out more about our Collaborative R&D funding opportunities👉 https://okt.to/HwoLRs Or contact our team to discuss your zero-emission future - info@apcuk.co.uk Delivered in collaboration with the Department for Business and Trade and Innovate UK. Any award is subject to Ministerial and His Majesty's Treasury approval. #NetZero #ZeroEmissions #ResearchAndDevelopment #Innovation #UKMfg #UKengineering

🚨 New Grant Opportunity for the Automotive Industry in the UK 🚨 Innovate UK has launched a new funding competition for late-stage R&D projects focused on accelerating the UK’s transition to zero-emission vehicles. This funding is part of the UK government’s effort to achieve net zero by 2050, meaning reducing carbon emissions to a level where they are balanced by efforts to remove them from the atmosphere. As the competition is highly competitive, it is crucial to submit well-prepared proposals. It targets collaborative R&D projects that will help build a sustainable, competitive automotive industry while creating and safeguarding high-value jobs. 14th January 2025 – Competition opens 14th March 2025, 11:00 GMT – Application deadline Successful applicants can receive up to 50% of project funding. ↳ More details can be found in the comments. #InnovationFunding #ZeroEmissions #ResearchandDevelopment #Funding #NetZero2050

Electrified Automation has been announced as one of seven companies who will receive part of a £2.2m UK government grant from the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK aimed at electrifying Britain’s automotive sector. The investment from the APC's Automotive Transformation Fund (ATF) will help accelerate our ongoing growth and enable us to expand our product offerings with next generation Electric Drive Units (EDUs). Jim Winchester, Managing Director of Electrified Automation, said: "We are incredibly grateful to the APC for supporting our project. The funding will allow us to expand our product range and ensure compatibility with a wider range of EDU components. "This is a pivotal moment for Electrified Automation. Over the past year we've not only grown our range of IPM motors and our customer base, but also significantly increased our sales and distribution network across Europe, the US and Canada. “We now have the investment and infrastructure in place to enable us to scale up our manufacturing capabilities further still and help more customers worldwide drive their electrification journey.” APC Automotive Transformation Director, Julian Hetherington, said: “This group of projects aims to demonstrate the opportunity to build a robust UK based EV and battery supply chain, enabling the transition to clean-automotive technologies. “Automotive Transformation Fund (ATF) grants help to unlock further private investment, which accelerate the UK’s growing zero-emission vehicle sector.” Department for Business and Trade #ev #IPMMotors #UKMfG #ZeroEmissions

"The automotive industry is undergoing a massive transition, as we rapidly shift to battery electric vehicle (BEV) and hydrogen technologies. Emerging markets present opportunities for innovators and investors, and the role of the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) is to help UK industry capitalise on this – bringing benefits to the UK and our SMEs." Joshua Denne from the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK writes in The Engineer UK about their Technology Developer Accelerator Programme (TDAP) that aims to help UK automotive start-ups and SMEs bridge the gap between concept and commercialisation. To date, it has supported over 120 companies, reinforcing the UK's role as a key player in the future of the global automotive industry. As a UK end-to-end engineering and manufacturing partner serving multiple industries, including automotive, we bring expertise in guiding our customers from concept to high-volume manufacture. Throughout this process, we add value by offering honest advice and constructively challenging assumptions about what the ideal solution might look like. This collaborative approach helps uncover benefits that provide a competitive edge, ensuring our customers achieve the best possible outcomes. Read the article on the Engineer: https://lnkd.in/eEJewyxW #Innovation #AutomotiveIndustry #Automotive #UKmanufacturing

🔋 #Germany’s Federal Ministry of Education and Research (#BMBF) has allocated €25 million in #bridgefinancing to support critical #batteryresearch projects, ensuring continuity after the Climate and Transformation Fund was cut. This funding underscores Germany’s commitment to maintaining its technological and automotive leadership in battery technology. Read more: https://lnkd.in/esgx2ePd #batteryresearch #technology #automotive

The Europe - US investment gap: Especially notable is the significant gap in the technology/media/telecom sector, followed by the industrial sector as the second largest gap. Only the automotive sector seems to have Europe in a leading position…

❗ Some good news for German #BatteryResearch. The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (#BMBF) has allocated €25 million in bridge funding to support critical battery research projects in 2025.

We have released our anticipated report on the Great South West's high value manufacturing sector, positioning the area as a key player in the UK’s renewed Industrial Strategy 🏭 The report, developed with the High Value Manufacturing Catapult and 60+ organisations from across the region, highlights the South West’s potential to drive innovation, support clean energy, and contribute to national resilience, while creating high-value jobs. Karl Tucker, Chair of the Great South West Partnership, said: “High value manufacturing is a cornerstone of our region’s economy, reflecting our world-class innovation and competitive edge in the global market. We have the talent, the infrastructure, and the ambition to support the UK’s Industrial Strategy, particularly in green energy and defence. Now we need the Government’s support to ensure that our industries continue to grow and thrive.” Read more about the report's findings, and hear from local industry players Karen Friendship, Jon Hurrell, Lizzie Jones, Alun Reece and Harry Singer: https://lnkd.in/exR-KzRE #BackTheGreatSouthWest #NationalManufacturingDay #Manufacturing #UKManufacturing #AdvancedManufacturing #UKIndustrialStrategy Aldermans Sellectronics Ltd Supacat SC Group-Global Loop Technology Ltd EPIC Centre Bay Photonics Singer Instruments Katherine Bennett CBE SWMAS LTD Make UK UK Manufacturing Manufacturing Matters Magazine