The Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) invests up to £30 million, three times a year, in collaborative research and development (R&D) projects. These are pre-production match-funded projects. This competition aims to support growth in advanced low carbon propulsion capability in the automotive sector. Up to £27m is available for UK-developed late-stage R&D.

Scope 

Your project must concentrate on the automotive market as its primary application, demonstrating the development of on-vehicle technologies for on or off-road vehicles.  Technologies may include motors, batteries, power electronics, hybridisation and alternative propulsion systems. Eligible projects will either:

• Accelerate the development of technologies capable of low and zero tailpipe emissions, considering their associated ‘cradle to grave’ supply chains, up to and including end of life.
• Demonstrate a significant reduction in carbon dioxide emissions leading to air quality improvements.

Additionally, your proposal should clearly align with the UK’s Industrial Strategy and demonstrate how high-value R&D will take place in the UK as a result of this funding. APC is particularly interested in receiving applications for projects that support the UK’s long-term supply chain, associated capabilities and growth aspirations. It is also important that your application demonstrates a positive impact on the UK economy. For example, it could create new supply chains to support the transition to electrification, or lower the overall cost of goods sold to customers.

Eligibility 

Your project must:

• have total eligible costs between £5 million and £40 million
• be a minimum of 50% match funded
• start on 1st April 2021
• last between 18 and 42 months

APC 17 closes on 14th October 2020. You can find further information regarding eligibility, scope, and how to apply here. For our help in putting together a competitive proposal, please contact us today.