Smart Mobility 4 Autonomous Driving Going International: February 1st, 2021  – The INTonomous project and the opportunities for European SMEs. SMEs engaged in the autonomous driving challenge are now working on multiple fronts. From solutions to improve the quality of driving such as cruise control, on-board radar and lane assist, to driver monitoring, human-machine interface, Vehicle-Driver and Vehicle-Environment interactions, V2V, V2X.But what do companies need to successfully approach international markets outside the EU?. Register Here

Intelligent Mobility Accelerator Application & Support webinar: February 2nd, 2021 – Are you a disruptive start-up with innovative solutions to improve the UK transport system? Then join us for the IM Accelerator Application – Support & Information Webinar to learn more about this world-leading accelerator programme.The Intelligent Mobility (IM) Accelerator is a partnership between Connected Places Catapult (CPC) and Wayra UK, and is part of Telefónica Open Future. Register Here 
 

Trustworthy Autonomous Systems: February 2nd, 2021 – As we move towards full deployment of unmanned, autonomous systems, how we keep the human in-the-loop will be key to them reaching their full potential. Collaboration between human supervisors and remote teams of autonomous systems is highly challenging, particularly in high-stakes, remote, hazardous environments, such those found in the maritime domain. In order for these teams of robots to truly be beneficial, they need to be trusted to operate autonomously. Register Here

ITS2 Webinar – Smart Motorways: February 3rd, 2021 –The ITS2 series of webinars share best practice in transport technology between the UK and Australia. In these events, we will look at technology advancements that are common to both countries and compare how they have been implemented. Our first webinar on 3 February looks at smart motorways, their deployment, safety and benefits.  Register Here

Launch of the European Mobility Atlas 2021: February 3rd, 2021 – Sustainable transport and mobility are key to tackle the climate crisis and to achieve the targets of the European Green Deal. However, transport today accounts for nearly 30 percent of the CO₂ emissions within the European Union. How can the EU reduce its transport and mobility emissions while connecting citizens, creating green jobs and leading the innovation in the sector? Register Here

Moving Forward Together – Regional Transport Conference – South West Wales: February 9th, 2021 – We need greener, cleaner, healthier and better connected travel and transport for South West Wales, for a transport system that meets the needs of businesses, serves communities, and improves well-being across the region. Join us to help shape the future of transport in Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Neath Port Talbot and Swansea: What should the government be investing in, what could the local authorities be doing, and how can people, communities and businesses be part of the solution?. Register Here

Mobility Pioneer: February 9th, 2021 – Bringing together local and international governments, automotive companies, investors, and startups through panel discussions, live demos, presentations, and 1-1 meetings.​The event will focus on innovation in infrastructure, transit, traffic management, data, communication, and autonomous, shared, and electric vehicles to set the tone for an exciting year in the transportation space. Register Here

Challenging Procurement Series: Transforming Public Procurement: February 10th, 2021 – In December 2020, the Cabinet office released a Green Paper “Transforming Public Procurement”, setting out consultation proposals for shaping UK public procurement post Brexit. They highlight the ambition for public procurement to become “a strategic lever to drive innovation”. Views have been invited on further “processes and elements” to help procurement foster innovation, beyond those currently included in the paper. These include pre-commercial procurement and the SBRI scheme. Register Here

Digital transformation: the what, where and why?: February 11th, 2021 – Pull up a digital chair and join us around our virtual fire for the first Future Devices & Technologies SIG fireside chat, where our panellists will discuss the status of key technologies and how they might contribute to our digital future.During this informal, yet structured discussion, we will consider the opportunities created by IoT, 5G, AR/VR, holographic displays, Smart technologies, Robotics / Autonomous vehicles, Cybernetics and more; how business and even our way of life will be affected over the next 10 to 20 years and what the digital future might look like. Register Here

Cyber security academic startup accelerator programme year 5-phase 1: Individuals based in a UK academic institution can apply for a share of up to £800,000 to join the cyber security academic startup accelerator programme (CyberASAP). The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) will work with Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, to invest up to £800,000 in innovation cyber security projects coming from an academic research base. The aim of this competition is to identify the most promising commercial opportunities. Your proposal must include the area of your research, the problem that you are solving and your proposed solution. Read More

ATI Programme strategic batch: expression of interest February 2021: The ATI Programme funds industrial research and investment aid for research infrastructures to make the UK civil aerospace sector more competitive. The ATI Programme represents a £3.9 billion joint government and industry investment to maintain and grow the UK’s competitive position in civil aerospace.  Read More

SBRI : Improving Hip Fracture Outcomes Using Data, phase 1: Organisations can apply for a share of £160,000 inclusive of VAT to develop a solution which will improve quality of care and outcomes for hip fracture patients. This is a Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) competition funded by the Scottish Government through Health Innovation South East Scotland. The aim of the competition is to improve outcomes for hip fracture patients by developing a system using routinely collected health data and data-analytics techniques. Read More

Innovate UK Smart Grants January 2021: Opportunity for UK registered organisations to apply for a share of up to £25 million from Innovate UK to deliver game-changing and commercially viable R&D innovation that can significantly impact the UK economy. Smart is Innovate UK’s ‘Open grant funding’ programme. Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is investing up to £25 million in the best game-changing and commercially viable innovative or disruptive ideas. All proposals must be business focused. Read More

ISCF TFI: large collaborative R&D projects: UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £8 million for research and development projects to improve the productivity and competitiveness of UK foundation industries. This funding is from the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund. The aim of this competition is to improve the productivity and competitiveness of foundation industry companies and supply chains, by funding cross-sector collaborative research and development projects. Read More

Commercialising Quantum Technologies: feasibility studies round 2: The aim of the competition is to advance the commercialisation of quantum technologies in the UK. This funding is from ISCF. This advance is achieved through the investment of up to £7 million in innovation projects which address one or more of the following technical challenges: connectivity, situational awareness, computing Read More

Eureka Eurostars 2: round 15: UK SMEs can apply for a share of up to £2.5 million to collaborate in research with partners across Europe and associated countries. This competition is aimed at micro, small or medium sized enterprises (SMEs) working on high-quality research and development (R&D) projects across national borders. Read More

SBRI : Improving Multimorbidity Acute Care Using Data Analytics, phase 1: Organisations can apply for a share of £160,000 inclusive of VAT to develop a data-driven solution to improve the care and outcomes for patients with multimorbidity admitted to A&E. Read More

KTN Innovation Exchange challenge – zero emission infrastructure for fleets: KTN’s Innovation Exchange has posted a challenge from the Greater South East Energy Hub, a collaboration of eleven Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs). These LEPs are working together to increase the number, scale and quality of local energy projects being delivered across the greater south east region of England. The Hub works with public sector organisations and their stakeholders to support the development and financing of local energy projects. The hub is working with 14 local authorities in particular to ensure they meet their net zero goals around electrification of transport, as indicated above, it is not restricted to these 14 Local Authorities and additional ones may also express interest. Read More

African agriculture knowledge transfer partnerships (KTP): 2020 to 2021, round 5 : The African agriculture strand of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) scheme supports a partnership between: a UK registered higher education or further education institution, research and technology organisation (RTO) or Catapult (which we will refer to as the ‘UK knowledge base partner’) an African business or not-for-profit organisation (which we will refer to collectively as the ‘business partner’) a knowledge base in Africa (which we will refer to as the ‘African knowledge base partner’).  Read More