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Latest News
UK 5G pilot will transform a 40-tonne HGV into an autonomous vehicle
The project, based in Sunderland, will use 5G technology in an “operational automotive environment” for the very first time in the UK, according to the launch announcement, with North, a leading IoT company in the UK, winning the job to design, build and support the £4.9m project. The project, taking place over the next 12-18 months, will see North partner with Nokia, in a partnership which, it is hoped, will establish the North East as a global leader in advanced logistics. Read More
Autonomous Legislation Opens US Roads
It will allow companies invested in autonomous driving vehicles to put 100,000 cars on US roads, as well as providing them with exemptions to safety guidelines that are not applicable to the technology. In order to improve performance of driverless cars and the experience of riding in one, the vehicle itself will be gathering data to essentially learn more about the humans inside, such as what your preferred activity is while riding to work. Read More
Honda launches level 3 autonomous technology in Japan
Honda has launched a new package of semi-autonomous driver assistance functions, which it says is the first ‘level 3’ autonomous driving system to be given the legal go-ahead by Japanese authorities. The driver assistance technology takes a step beyond the level two systems widely on sale today by supporting hands-off autonomous driving under certain conditions, such as heavy traffic or when travelling on the motorway – other systems require hands on the steering wheel. Read More
Digital Transformation Enabling the New York Smart City Future
The analyst highlights New York’s current state, critical challenges, key growth metrics, digital economy, and COVID-19 impact on mobility in this brief profile. The study analyzes government strategies to overcome challenges, initiatives toward smart city mobility, EV strategy, and sustainable mobility by enhancing public transit systems and infrastructure. New York authorities are driving efforts to address present challenges while focusing on longer-term goals. Read More
Japan Airlines to operate autonomous towing tractors at Narita airport
Japan Airlines (JAL) announced the decision to officially launch and operate autonomous towing tractors to transport checked-in baggage at Narita airport. Going forward, JAL will continue to cooperate with public and private sectors to realize driverless operation within the restricted areas of the airport. JAL believes that automation is a key driver for creating new and safe ground handling operations and will continue to implement new technology at the airport. Read More
MIT Driverless is using autonomous racing to advance its research
The Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) is the world’s first head-to-head, high-speed autonomous race. For MIT Driverless, it offers a chance to grab a piece of the US$1.5m purse while outmaneuvering fellow university innovators on what is arguably the most iconic racecourse. The MIT Driverless approach to autonomous vehicle racing, particularly as it pertains to architecture and data processing. Read More
Volkswagen ID Buzz concept to become autonomous commercial vehicle
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will be the first VW Group brand to offer a vehicle with autonomous driving capability. The ID Buzz concept, first previewed as a replacement for the iconic VW Camper, will be introduced as a fully electric commercial vehicle and will be available with autonomous driving capability. VW expects the system will be ready for ‘traffic use’ by 2025. Read More
Autonomous Vehicles to Promote Advanced Data Use across the GBA
Many of the Fintech and eHealth technologies that depend upon the transmission of personal data across the Greater Bay Area (“GBA”) borders face regulatory challenges. These problems should be markedly less pronounced, however, in the field of autonomous vehicles. Even if (and when) protocols can be agreed for the cross-border use of the same autonomous vehicles, the crossborder aspect of data use will likely be very limited. Read More
New Mexico Takes Steps Toward Embracing Autonomous Vehicles
Autonomous vehicles can already be seen on some roads in New Mexico as two companies test vehicles. Now legislators have introduced a bill that sponsor state Rep. Patty Lundstrom (D-Gallup) says would set up in statute the authority to regulate and give guidance to the emerging industry. This bill would require companies wishing to test autonomous vehicles in New Mexico to provide five days’ notice to the New Mexico Department of Transportation. Read More
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Featured Events
March 8th, 2021 – Innovate Local – Southern Pioneers. Two days for pioneers, entrepreneurs, businesses, support agencies and practitioners interested in navigating and capitalising on the innovation ecosystem across the South Coast and neighbouring areas. Pioneering innovation across the Southern coast and South East – enabling business to adapt, recover and grow. You’ll hear from and meet with national and local support agencies. Register Here
March 9th, 2021 – Electricity Networks and Charging. 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
March 10th, 2021 – ITS 2 Series – Episode 2 – Active Travel. This is the second virtual meeting of a 3 part series from ITS (UK) and ITS Australia. Our second meeting on the 10th March 2021 will aim to cover Active Travel. Register Here
COVID 19 EVENT NOTICE
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
Innovate Local – Southern Pioneers: March 8th, 2021 – This event is for anyone interested in learning about the latest innovation support on offer both locally and nationally. You will find out about the latest opportunities to pioneer new innovations and connect with other partners and investors across the southern region. There will be different sessions and workshops each day. When you sign-up, you will be able to choose the sessions that you’re most interested in. Register Here
INSEAD Workshop: March 9th, 2021 – In the workshop we look at Venture Capital, Business Angels and Startups. If you are (or want to be) an venture capitalist or a business angel, you learn how to identify high-performing start-ups and how to help them to become successful. If you work (or want to work) in a startup, you learn how to get offers from venture capitalists, how to choose among these, and how to ensure you get the most out of the relationship with your investor. Register Here
ITS 2 Series – Episode 2 – Active Travel: March 10th,2021 – This is the second virtual meeting of a 3 part series from ITS (UK) and ITS Australia. Our second meeting on the 10th March 2021 will aim to cover Active Travel. Register Here
Urban Links Africa Solutions Showcase: March 11th, 2021 – This will be an opportunity for the cohort of SMEs to showcase their businesses, demonstrate their achievements from the programme and share their future roadmap as they continue to scale their partnerships and solution. We will also be joined by guest speakers from the public and private sectors to share their vision on the future of the UK and African trading relationship and the opportunities these solutions hold. Register Here
CertiCAV Final Showcase: Assuring the safety of highly automated vehicles: March 15th 2021 – Working for the Department for Transport, the Connected Places Catapult in collaboration with WMG – The University of Warwick, have explored topics including the information a manufacturer would be expected to present, how performance requirements may be developed and measured, best practice for HAV verification & validation, and finally the activities an independent authority may conduct to assure conformance to the requirements. Register Here
Net Zero Urban Innovation Challenges and Opportunities: March 16th, 2021 – As the host country of COP26 in 2021, and with its ambitious net-zero targets, the UK has the potential to not only transform itself internally but also work together with partners globally to achieve the global climate commitments and tackle the net zero challenges. We will be joined by UK academia and SMEs who are currently working on innovative solutions to tackle climate related issues. Register Here
Innovate Local – South East: March 8th, 2021 – This event is for anyone interested in learning about the latest innovation support on offer both locally and nationally. You will find out about the latest opportunities to pioneer new innovations and connect with other partners and investors across the southern region. There will be different sessions and workshops each day. When you sign-up, you will be able to choose the sessions that you’re most interested in. Register Here
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COVID 19 Grant & Support Information
COVID-19: Government guidance for employees, employers and businesses
This guidance also provides details of support available to businesses including:
- Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
- Deferring VAT and Self-Assessment payments
- Statutory sick pay relief package for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
- Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) and other Grants
- New lending facility from the Bank of England to help support liquidity among larger firms
Funding Calls & Opportunities
Driving the Electric Revolution: Supply Chains for Net Zero – UK registered businesses of any size can apply for a share of up to £22 million for innovation projects focused on supply chain development for power electronics, electric machines and drives. The aim of this competition is to facilitate the UK’s niche and volume supply chain and manufacturing capability growth in power electronics, machines and drives (PEMD). Read More
Advanced Propulsion Centre: Technology Developer Accelerator Programme Wave 5 – The innovative solutions developed should align with one or more of the automotive council’s 5 strategic technologies, or be outside of these areas but demonstrating a strong impact potential (for example, developments that enable the accelerated advancement of low emission vehicle technologies). Read More
KTN-iX: Solutions to Understand Vehicle Use and Charging Requirements – With 102 fire stations and an unpredictable incident schedule there is considerable complexity in optimising scheduling and charging of vehicles while maintaining the high level of service. LFB is assessing how its heavy appliances will recharge – this includes installing dedicated charging at stations, the use of public sites as well as at the site of prolonged incidents. Read More
Approaches to mitigate against stranded diesel assets – This challenge is one of two being developed and promoted at this time. A second challenge is exploring how to improve the efficiency of shore derived power to the portside operations and visiting ships. An effective means to reduce pollution and decarbonise activity in the short to medium term will be to reduce demand and eventually replace fossil fuels as the means to derive energy to power mobility. Read More
Zero Emission Pumping Power for Emergency Vehicles – One of the biggest challenges in this transition is the development of the Zero Emission Pumping Appliance (commonly known as a Fire Engine) due to the technical requirements. The pumping appliance is also one of the most important vehicles in LFB’s fleet due to its function, flexibility and numbers (each station has at least one appliance). LFB is looking for ideas/solutions that can help supply this additional power during an incident. Read More
Competition: Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle Testbed – Up to £20k will be made available to innovators who are selected from this competition, for travel and subsistence costs, and the costs of any integration and removal time. This is an opportunity for suppliers to demonstrate capabilities at high Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) of TRL 4 and above. Read More
Approaches to delivering energy supplies to Ships in Port – Efficient energy management – Looking for innovative solutions for delivering energy efficiently to ships whilst in port: solutions must consider the availability of energy supply and the different demands of ships and port side equipment to explore efficient means of managing the electrical energy supplies, which are not infinite and are often in high demand. The opportunity is for the company to present to a panel of the major port operators. Read More
IETF energy efficiency and decarbonisation studies, Spring 2021- Organisations can apply for a share of up to £40 million to carry out feasibility and engineering studies into energy efficiency and decarbonisation technologies for industrial processes. This competition is open to single applicants and collaborations. Read More
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
More funding can be found here
Featured Jobs
Catapult: Senior Systems Engineer – This will be a key role within CPC’s New Mobility Technology directorate, with an expectation to focus significantly on leading project activities in Clean Mobility and helping support the UK and its transport supply chain transition to zero emission mobility. This role will require a combination of leading technical work and supporting thought-leadership within CPC in developing the strategy and project portfolio for clean mobility, which could span different transport modes including road, rail, and water-borne applications. Apply
KTN: Swift Project Delivery Lead – In the role of Swift Project Delivery Lead, you will ensure that good project disciplines including planning, scheduling, resource and budget management, are combined with an agile approach as part of a wider delivery team, to provide customer solutions designed to support our vision of ‘creating a happier, healthier and better connected West Midlands region through improving transport’. Apply
University of Warwick: Senior Web Developer – The primary focus of the role is the creation of technology-mediated experiences to enhance learning or the administration of learning. The incumbent is equally capable of working with current technology as making suggestions for improvement through the adoption of new technology. In addition to pure development, the incumbent manages projects, mentors staff engaged in technology integration activities, and provides consultancy services to other WBS departments and academic colleagues. Apply
WMCA: QA/Tester – WMCA is looking for a dynamic QA/Tester to work within the Digital and Data Team. The team has recently been revamped and we are creating a high performing team that can provide excellent support to the complex multi functions of the WMCA. Our key aim is to deliver a robust, high-quality customer focused Digital and Data function to our stakeholders. Apply
WMCA: Digital and Data Assistant – The role is part of the Digital and Data Transition Team, providing support to the wider Digital and Data Team. You will be responsible for updating IT records, including asset and network records. Support the setup on-boarding/off-boarding processes, assist in data updates for processes specific to the IT frameworks, helping with financial tasks and general day to day help to the team. You will be responsible for helping to maintain confidentiality and integrity in everything you do. Apply
WMCA: Corporate Strategy Lead – WMCA looking for someone who’s experienced in developing corporate strategy in any sector, and can work confidently with other teams to ensure our strategy flows through to business planning, individual performance plans, investment frameworks, and evaluation. You’ll be an excellent communicator and influencer, used to working at a senior level within a complex, multi-faceted environment. Apply
WMCA: Create Central Administrator (Internal Only) – WMCA is looking for an experienced administrator to join the Create Central Team. You will have high level organisational and communication skills and the ability to manage a variety of tasks on a daily basis. You will have proven experience of managing budgets and financial systems and providing support to senior level Board Members, stakeholders and the wider team. Apply
WMCA: Senior Project Manager – Digital and Data – It’s all about how you communicate and negotiate with people to get the right result. Here’s some of the technical stuff you’ll be experienced in … developing technical project briefs and business cases, managing project portfolios including budgets, delivery of core systems such as ERP, CRM and MS 365. WMCA is committed to delivering a modern, high-quality customer focused Digital and Data function and, as a Senior Project Manager who thrives in a fast paced environment, you’ll play a huge part in making this happen. Apply
WMCA: Spatial Data Analyst (Commonwealth Games 2022) – Your role will be to provide technical spatial analysis and mapping support for both transport planning purposes and for wider public facing communication outputs. You will be adept in the use of a variety of analytical tools, techniques and methods to ensure that teams can access appropriate, consistent and effective mapping. 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
Catapult: Solutions Architect – The Solution Architect will work closely with the Director, team leaders and the wider Catapult team in enabling the directorate strategy and shaping the development and delivery of an exciting range of strategic projects. Solution Architects are key enablers of the business, utilising skills and expertise from across the Catapult to create large scale business projects as Connected Places ‘showcase’ schemes around the UK and the world. Apply
KTN: Knowledge Transfer Manager – Design – The role leads KTN’s support for Innovate UK’s Design Strategy in promoting and embedding design across the UK economy. The role is specifically to: Generate greater industry awareness & demand across different sectors for design in innovation, Catalyse new connections and collaborations between companies that create sustainable economic value through the use of design in innovation, Build the capacity of KTN, and Innovate UK family of organisations, to enable companies’ better and earlier use of design in innovation, Contribute to developing KTN’s portfolio of tools and approaches to support innovation effectiveness across this network. Apply
KTN: Knowledge Transfer Manager – Intelligent Systems – Intelligent Systems will initially work closely with the Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (RAI) team to support the successful delivery of existing work programmes including the Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Innovation Network, ISCF Robotics and other public and private sector contracts. In alignment with KTN’s strategy, the candidate will be expected to support the acceleration of innovation through engaging with academia, industry and relevant stakeholder groups, building their networks of innovators, creating diverse connections to drive positive change. Apply
University of Warwick: Research Fellow (West Midlands Regional Energy System Operator) – We are seeking to attract an outstanding researcher to take up the post of Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work on the Innovate UK funded research project – “West Midlands Regional Energy System Operator (RESO). We wish to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Fellow of the very highest calibre and to work with him/her to accelerate his/her career. The Research Fellow is expected to work closely with the project collaborators at the University of Warwick, other academic institutes, and industrial partners. 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
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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