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Latest News
Hyundai unveils new ‘Ultimate’ autonomous vehicle concept
Hyundai Motor Group has unveiled what it describes as the “Ultimate” autonomous vehicle concept, with the word “ultimate” used part of the category name the company has created. The TIGER – which stands for Transforming Intelligent Ground Excursion Robot – is the company’s second “Ultimate Mobility Vehicle”, or UMV, and the first designed to be uncrewed. Read More
bp and Oxbotica complete industry-first autonomous vehicle trial at German refinery
During the trial the vehicle travelled over 180km fully autonomously, safely navigating the extensive and complex environment of the bp refinery, including busy junctions, narrow paths, railway crossings, and multiple terrains, during both day and night and in unpredictable weather conditions. Oxbotica was able to deploy its autonomy software platform and integrate with the existing infrastructure within two hours of arriving on site. Read More
Germany makes autonomous driving legally possible
The German federal government passed the ‘autonomous driving law’ this week. The newspaper reports Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. This makes Germany the first European country to take this step. The legislation is a first step in allowing level four autonomous vehicles on public roads. Germany already had regulations for autonomous driving, but this was only allowed with a special permit and in a demarcated environment, for example in an industrial estate. Under the new law, such a permit is no longer required. Read More
Plus to mass produce automated trucks equipped with Ouster’s digital LiDARs
Plus and Ouster, Inc. (“Ouster”) has announced the signing of a strategic customer agreement for Ouster to provide its digital lidar sensor to outfit key elements of Plus’s automated truck system. Plus is the first automated trucking developer to start mass production of its automated driving system, beginning this year. The company is partnered with the largest shippers, carriers, and truck makers, Read More
Northstar autonomous navigation system land trials
Since October last year we’ve been developing our Northstar autonomous navigation software to safely navigate an unmanned vehicle across a remote landscape – some miles from its base station. This development has now progressed to the first stage of land trials using a small unmanned testing vehicle. One of the X-series of unmanned autonomous vehicles developed by Digital Concepts Engineering (DCE), used in numerous MOD autonomy trials and with a top speed of 12.4 mph. Read More
Crystal Group Accelerating Autonomous Vehicle Development for Harsh Edge Environments
Crystal Group, Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of rugged computer and electronic hardware, announced today its increased focus on developing autonomous vehicle (AV) compute systems for industrial and military applications. Equipped to handle the harsh and unpredictable operating challenges inherent to edge environments, Read More
Volkswagen partners Microsoft to deploy cloud computing in autonomous vehicles
Autonomous vehicles are gradually gaining ground all over the world, propelled by the increasing deployment of the 5G technology. As 5G connectivity continues to grow, we also expect to see more startups and carmakers with commercial-ready autonomous vehicles like AutoX’s. Read More
Outlook on the Autonomous Vehicle Processor Global Market to 2030
The global autonomous vehicle processor market accounted for $5.07 billion in terms of value in 2019 and is expected to reach $42.20 billion by 2030. The market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 22.98% during the forecast period 2020-2030. The North America region is expected to grow at a significant growth rate of 24.09% during the forecast period 2020-2030. Read More
Autocrypt Closes $15M Series A Funding
Autocrypt Co., Ltd., a Seoul, South Korea-based autonomous driving security solutions provider, raised nearly $13m in Series A funding, bringing the total to $15M raised in 2020. Backers included major Korean investors KB Investment, Pathfinder H, Ulmus Investment, Korea Asset, Hyundai Venture Investment Corp., and IBK. Read More
Toyota to unveil two electric cars and autonomous mobility services
Toyota will unveil two all-electric cars that will go on sale in the US by 2022, and says it aims to offer autonomous mobility services within two to three years. Its EV plans include a pure electric SUV, although whether this is the mid-sized EV that Toyota said in December was nearly in production is unclear. The Japanese automaker will also introduce a new plug-in hybrid car, Read More
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Featured Events
February 15th, 2021 – Workshop: Glimpse of the Future. A dynamic session giving glimpses of a variety of possible technology-driven future scenarios, followed by a workshop exploring how these novel technologies and trends could affect industries, businesses and society in the coming decades. With so much rapid change in the world today, there is an increasing appetite across the industry, Government and beyond to be better prepared for the future ahead. Register Here
February 18th, 2021 – Mobilities during COVID-19: Looking back to look forward. The Covid-19 pandemic has brought about substantial changes to the way we live. Shifts in how we work, shop and socialise have impacted upon mobility practices. Periods of lockdown have seen reductions in motorised traffic and increases in walking and cycling as people take outdoor exercise and visit greenspaces. There has been evidence of improved air quality as a result. Register Here
February 23th, 2021 – AI for Services on Tour. Calling innovators working in accountancy, law, insurance and financial services firms and investors interested in projects shaping the future of the professional and financial services sector. Join AI for Services on a road trip around the UK to discover the innovation taking place in the professional and financial services sectors. Visit each region virtually, explore and share insights on local initiatives, hear pitches from selected startups and innovative SMEs, meet potential collaborators 1-2-1 and find out what local and national support is available to you. Register Here
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Following recent developments with the global pandemic relating to COVID-19. A number of events are being canceled, deferred or being made online. Please check directly with event organisers to the state of your event.
Upcoming Events
February 2021 Workshop: Glimpse of the Future: February 15th, 2021 – A dynamic session giving glimpses of a variety of possible technology-driven future scenarios, followed by a workshop exploring how these novel technologies and trends could affect industries, businesses and society in the coming decades. With so much rapid change in the world today, there is an increasing appetite across the industry, Government and beyond to be better prepared for the future ahead. Register Here
Consumer-centric approach to unlocking the Indian electric vehicle opportunity: February 18th, 2021 – The Indian market offers promising opportunities in the areas of micro-mobility and electric two and three-wheel vehicles. Underpinning any successful launch is a clear understanding of the target user. What are the goals and needs of the individuals and businesses that will ultimately use the new product or service? Register Here
CyberASAP Demo Day – Year 4: February 18th,2021 – Come and discover commercialisation opportunities for a wide range of Proof of Concepts in an inspiring afternoon where you will hear short pitches from each CyberASAP team and have the opportunity to meet and question the teams individually. A key event for anyone with an interest in developing the pipeline of cyber security products and services so vital to keeping the UK safe. Register Here
Ready for electrification (R4E)- Micro-Mobility: February 23th, 2021 – Ready for electrification (R4E) is a series of themed virtual events developed specifically for UK manufacturers that are currently supplying or have an interest in supplying to the transport electrification sector. Businesses are very welcome to attend all four events or select only those which they think are most relevant for their business future goals. Register Here
AI for Services on Tour: February 24th, 2021 – Calling innovators working in accountancy, law, insurance and financial services firms and investors interested in projects shaping the future of the professional and financial services sector. Join AI for Services on a road trip around the UK to discover the innovation taking place in the professional and financial services sectors. Register Here
AI FESTIVAL: February 24th, 2021 – Taking place online at www.aiglobalfestival.com and accessible globally, the ticketed, two-day event brings together a range of sector specialists to share their experiences and forecasts for the future in a series of inspirational keynote talks, workshops, ‘fireside chats’, and technology demonstrations. This includes former NASA scientist, Peter Scott, who worked for the space agency’s famed Jet Propulsion Laboratory, speaking about the future of AI and technology. Register Here
Safety Tech Innovation Challenges: the next steps: February 25th, 2021 – This session will review issues, discussions and next steps from across the four thematic workshops held in November, December and January:. Diversity, inclusion and fairness in safety tech. Safety tech – approaches to understanding audience needs, Safety tech – community moderation and management, Privacy, data and legal issues in safety techeve UL, Based on these, we’ll prioritise the areas on which we’d like to focus, and agree key deliverables and milestones. Register Here
Connected Roads and Vehicles: A Next Generation Mobility Workshop: February 25rd, 2021 – This workshop is intended to identify project opportunities that connect leading edge academic research with the immediate problems facing local and state government, private industry, and entrepreneurs working in transportation and mobility infrastructure and solutions. Digital transformation, accelerated by COVID-19, creates an additional layer of complexity in considering how goods and services “move.” Register Here
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- Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
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- Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) and other Grants
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Funding Calls & Opportunities
IETF deployment of energy efficiency technologies, Spring 2021- This competition aims to support the commercial roll out and permanent installation of technologies at industrial sites. This is the second round of the IETF Phase 1 competition. In this strand you must be an industrial business of any size to apply. You can apply on your own or in collaboration with other organisations. Your project must take place at a manufacturing site or data centre in England, Wales or Northern Ireland and be led by the operator of that site. Read More
Farming Innovation Pathways (FIP) – industrial research – The aim of this competition is to support the development of novel innovations to develop and support a productive, resilient, and sustainable agricultural sector. Your proposal must engage with farmers, growers or producers to develop farm-focused solutions. These solutions must solve the short to long-term challenges of productivity, sustainability, and net zero emissions. Read More
Commercialising Quantum Technologies: germinator projects round 1 – UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £1 million for high risk, high return, quantum technology projects with defined commercial outputs. This funding is from ISCF. The aim of the competition is to stimulate the commercialisation of quantum technologies in the UK through the development of early-stage quantum technology opportunities. Read More
ISCF Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging Demonstrators – EoI – The aim of this competition is to address widely known problems in relation to plastic packaging for consumer products. Your proposal must include significant industry investment.This funding is from the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund. Innovate UK expects to invest in up to 3 practical demonstrators at the full stage competition. Read More
Farming Innovation Pathways (FIP) – feasibility studies – The aim of this competition is to support the development of novel innovations to develop and support a productive, resilient, and sustainable agricultural sector. These solutions must solve the short to long-term challenges of productivity, sustainability, and net zero emissions.” Read More
Knowledge transfer partnerships (KTP): 2021 to 2022, round 1 – This new partnership brings new skills and the latest academic thinking into the business partner to deliver a specific, strategic innovation project. The knowledge base partner will recruit 1 or 2 graduates (known as ‘associates’) to work on the project. Read More
SBRI Competition rail demonstrations: first of a kind 2021 – This competition is part of a larger ‘first of a kind’ demonstrator initiative, on behalf of DfT, to accelerate innovation in the UK rail sector and enable technologies to be readily and efficiently integrated into the railway system. This competition is the fifth in the first of a kind portfolio. Read More
UKRI: Open call for research and innovation ideas to address COVID-19 – Proposals are invited for short term projects addressing and mitigating the health, social, economic and environmental impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak. There is no closing date – proposals can be submitted at any time. Read More
Right On Time: Automating Military Logistics – DASA is seeking to identify innovations that can deliver a step change in military logistics capability across the Maritime, Land and Air domains. Read More
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
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
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
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Featured Jobs
KTN: Marketing Manager – As part of the Reach and Engagement Directorate, the Marketing Manager will be responsible for delivering exceptional engagement activity that drives positive change. Understanding the needs of the client, the audience and KTN, this role will use creative, written, negotiation and collaboration skills to deliver effective and impactful campaigns that target diverse audiences. The role will work in partnership with colleagues and contractors in events and in other client facing roles, to ensure that campaign objectives are clear. Apply
University of Warwick: Core Technical Assistant – The Department of Chemistry is looking to appoint two Core Technical Assistants to join the technical team working in the teaching laboratories. The postholders will assist in setting-up experiments and laboratory equipment, maintaining core infrastructure and facilities, reorganising of laboratory and office space, and issuing and disposing of chemicals. On a day-to-day basis, the core technical assistants will be working in the teaching laboratories. These are varied roles which may also require working across the research and teaching teams, to support the provision of a safe working environment. Apply
WMCA: Lead Business Analyst – Digital and Data – Are you passionate about the the whole digital and data agenda? Do you have the drive and determination to help us shape the next phase of our digital evolution? Are you proactive, with the ability to quickly engage and build rapport with key stakeholders? If this is you, we’d love for you to apply. You’ll be experienced in people management, business process management, lean systems thinking, mapping, modelling and optimisation methodologies. Apply
WMCA: Internal Communications Manager – In these uncertain times developing and delivering great internal communications has never been more important – which is why we’ve created a new strategic internal communications role to sit at the heart of our organisation. During the past year we’ve found new ways of connecting with our staff through weekly webinars, innovative engagement sessions and regular updates using all our communications channels. Apply
Catapult: Human Insights Team Lead – The purpose of this role is to provide leadership and line management to team members with expertise in research and human factors. The post holder will work to build a strong collaborative team ethic whilst also promoting the team’s capabilities across the Catapult and its partners. We are seeking an individual with demonstrable industry experience of managing multidisciplinary research teams in the delivery of projects. The successful candidate will lead and inspire the Human Insights team reporting to the Director of Human Connected Design. You will work closely with other directorate team leaders as well as the newly appointed Solution Architect to grow the directorate’s influence. Apply
Aimsun: Transport Modeller – We are seeking an experienced transport modelling professional for a full-time position in the Professional Services team in Sydney. You’ll be supporting and delivering some of the industry’s most innovative and dynamic projects, both in Australia and New Zealand and overseas. This role involves supporting and enhancing an industry-leading software by developing an in-depth understanding of the tool and applying your analytical and innovative skills. Apply
WMCA: Quality and Governance Manager- We are looking for a dynamic and proactive Quality & Governance Manager to lead on establishing best practice as applied to systems and project controls, establishing and rolling out a project charter as well as process for assurance against project deliverables and programme controls. Ideally you will have appropriate Quality Management qualifications or experience gained in local government or transport. Please note: This is a 3 year fixed term contract. Apply
Conigital: Full-Stack Developer – Reporting to the Team Lead, you will take responsibility for developing key aspects and functions that form the backbone of our product portfolio (ConOP™). This includes development at different Technology Readiness Levels, writing functions to analyse data sets, develop prototypes releases of software (for pilots to prove concepts), and “glue” systems together to integrate different business applications. You will support technical review and have a passion to design, develop and implement quality software solutions to be deployed at scale. Apply
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Top Jobs
University of Warwick: Senior Business Analyst – This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Business Analyst to contribute to a world-leading University and shape a newly expanding team of Business. This role exists to ensure IT services meet University needs and to support the drive for constant improvement at every level across the institution. You will apply business analysis techniques to understand the problem to be solved, producing Impact Assessments. Apply
KTN: Marketing Manager – As part of the Reach and Engagement Directorate, the Marketing Manager will be responsible for delivering exceptional engagement activity that drives positive change. Understanding the needs of the client, the audience and KTN, this role will use creative, written, negotiation and collaboration skills to deliver effective and impactful campaigns that target diverse audiences. The role will work in partnership with colleagues and contractors in events and in other client facing roles, to ensure that campaign objectives are clear. Apply
Catapult: Human Insights Team Lead – The Human Connected Design (HCD) directorate at the Connected Places Catapult is responsible for the strategic use of design, supporting the Catapult in its mission to help grow businesses, to build the UK economy and to service the creation of truly connected places. The directorate puts human needs at the heart of new innovations and technologies and is made up of three dynamic, creative teams namely, Human Insights, Connected Design and Design Futures. These teams include experts in service design, psychology, ergonomics, and human factors. The Human Insights team is a dynamic group of user researchers and design experts that work across an exciting range of projects supporting the mission of Connected Places Catapult. Apply
Conigital Group: Software Engineer – Reporting to the Tech Team Lead, you will take responsibility for developing key aspects and functions that form the backbone of our product portfolio (ConOP™). This includes development at different Technology Readiness Levels, writing functions to analyse data sets, develop prototypes releases of software (for pilots to prove concepts), and “glue” systems together to integrate different business applications. Apply
Aimsun: Mobility Studies Engineer –A member of the Department of Professional Services, the Engineer of Studies carries out transport modelling projects (static and dynamic), participates in the definition and monitoring of projects and provides technical support to users of Aimsun tools. Some business tasks may be expected of the candidate. The aim is to carry out the various travel planning and management projects in collaboration with our users and to teach the correct use of travel modeling tools by ensuring technical and scientific excellence. Apply
Conigital Group: Cloud Architect – Reporting to the CTO, you will translate business needs to technical requirements and specifications for cloud-based portfolio of products, while improving the efficiency and operations of SaaS products. You will support technical review and have a passion to design and improve digital solutions to be deployed at scale. Apply
ICAV Cluster: Vehicle Integration Engineer – Reporting to the Technical Director, the Vehicle Integration Engineer Will Lead and drive forward the definition and implementation of a vehicle x-by-wire interface that will be used to integrate with a vehicle automation platform. The x-by-wire solution will be designed to be configurable across several target vehicles. The role is not just about developing the software but also about defining and integrating the electro-mechanical mechanisms and interfaces with existing vehicle systems (e.g. introducing epas, e-braking etc). Apply
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About ICAV
The International Connected Autonomous Vehicle (“ICAV”) cluster has been set up to support new and existing businesses enter the growing Connected Autonomous Vehicles (“CAV”) market. KPMG research indicates that the CAV market has the potential to add £51 billion per year to the UK economy by 2030, create 320,000 new jobs and prevent 25,000 accidents saving 2500 lives per year. Find the latest Market Forecast report by Transport Systems Catapult here. ICAV are based at iCentrum, part of Innovation Birmingham, the UK’s third oldest science park and a base for the region’s growing Tech community.
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