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£2.3m funding competition opens for low-carbon vehicle projects

The Niche Vehicle Network (NVN) has announced the opening of its latest funding programme, with a total of £2.3 million available for collaborative projects under its automotive research and development programme.

Applications are invited from UK automotive SMEs, including vehicle manufacturers, technology companies and specialist suppliers who wish to collaborate to develop low carbon vehicle technologies.

Projects to develop low-carbon technologies and lightweight structures for all types of powered on-road and off-highway vehicles are eligible.

Applications must be in by 19 August. A briefing day is being held on 7 July at the National Conference Centre, near the NEC, to explain the R&D competitions and how to apply for funding.

To register for the event and to receive a competition application pack, email nvn@cenex.co.uk.

For more details of the event and funding programme, click the link below.

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