Industrialising net-zero automotive technology competition

Up to £20 million for late-stage R&D projects that help accelerate the UK towards a net zero automotive future.

The Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) provides funding, support, insight and foresight for the development of low emission transport solutions, and automotive technologies. It aims to support the United Kingdom’s transition towards net zero product manufacturing and supply chain in the UK automotive sector.

APC is investing up to £20 million in this APC24 competition round. Collaborative, pre-production research and development (R&D) projects are sought that:

• support the UK’s long-term vision and underpin capabilities by securing long term R&D investment
• achieve through the associated supply chain, the design, build, test and manufacture of net-zero carbon emission vehicles

Projects must look to fulfill both these criteria to ensure the UK meets the future demand of vehicle makers and users, strengthening UK’s global impact and, anchoring the value-add across the whole supply chain.

Your project’s total grant funding request must be between £2.5 million and £20 million. Your project must be a minimum of 50 per cent match-funded, with a suggested maximum number of six partners.

Find out more about the APC24 Industrialising net-zero automotive technology competition and how to apply.

First published 22 August 2023