The Niche Vehicle Network Production Readiness Competition 2023 is now open for applications.
Funded by the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), supported by Innovate UK and delivered by the Niche Vehicle Network (NVN) in conjunction with Cenex, this competition provides a platform for collaborative R&D for organisations active in the UK niche and zero emission vehicle technology sector.
The competition is open to niche vehicle manufacturers, system suppliers and design/engineering or technology organisations active in the UK specialist and low volume manufacturing sector who wish to collaborate on innovative, industry-led projects.
Applicants must be able to evidence that an appropriate stage of development or technology readiness has already been achieved to meet the project entry criteria. For Production Readiness projects the consortium should already have demonstrated the concept at first mule or prototype level and are now aiming to take it towards a production-intent level, including demonstration on a zero emission UK niche vehicle.
Applications can only be submitted online through the NVN Funding Gateway.
There is also a short online video available which provides an introduction and overview of the competition to help you decide if it is suitable for you. This is available to view below.
The deadline for bid submission is 24 April 2023, at 17:00 GMT.
COMPETITION DOCUMENTS AND SUPPORT
The competition briefing documents are available to view and download here.
For competition queries and support please contact NVN here.
For technical support, or help submitting your application via the Funding Gateway, you can contact NVN here.
Please note
You must be a member of the Niche Vehicle Network to access the NVN Funding Gateway and to apply for the competition. If you are not, you can join NVN for free here.
