Niche Vehicle Network Feasibility Competition

Key Features

Sponsored by the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) and Innovate UK, the Niche Vehicle Feasibility Competition provides SMEs and micro companies active in the low carbon vehicle technology sector with grant funding of up to £25,000.

Programme:     Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) and Innovate UK

Award:     Up to £25,000

Opens: 1st Sep 2017

Closes: 30th Sep 2017

! This scheme is now closed

Sponsored by the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) and Innovate UK, the Niche Vehicle Feasibility Competition provides SMEs and micro companies active in the low carbon vehicle technology sector with grant funding of up to £25,000 to undertake desk-top research activities aimed at catalysing innovative low carbon vehicle technologies applicable to non-human powered road-going and off-highway vehicles within the following technology categories:

  • Lightweight vehicle and powertrain structures
  • Electric machines and power electronics
  • Energy storage and energy management
  • Disruptive low emission vehicle technologies
  • Reduced emissions from internal combustion engines
  • Aerodynamics development
  • Digital innovation in low volume manufacturing

Applications are invited from innovative UK micro companies and SMEs, including vehicle manufacturers, technology companies and specialist suppliers.

Eligibility

  • Only 1 application per company
  • The applicant must be a UK SME or Micro Business active in the UK low carbon vehicle technology sector
  • Projects must be business-led and address the specific requirements of the competition
  • R&D must be undertaken in the UK
  • A clear ‘route to market’ for the end-product must be identified, with a focus on the UK niche vehicle sector
  • Estimated project duration: up to 3 months
  • Maximum grant per project: £25,000