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We are proud to say that our ICAV, has been growing from strength to strength and attracted both national and international attention. I can never wait to share the latest exciting news and opportunities in this emerging space.
Don Dhaliwal, Conigital, Lead Partner @ICAVcluster
Latest News
Cruise acquires Voyage in another autonomous vehicle merger
Cruise, a majority-owned subsidiary of GM, will acquire self-driving startup Voyage in another major autonomous vehicle merger. Cruise mainly operates its autonomous vehicles in dense, urban settings like downtown San Francisco, while Voyage oversees a fleet of low-speed autonomous vehicles providing trips to residents of several retirement communities. Both companies have tested their vehicles without a safety driver behind the wheel. Read More
Parkopedia announces indoor mapping for self-parking cars
China’s SAIC partners with U.S. lidar maker Luminar on self-driving cars
Laser-based lidar sensors help detect objects ahead of and around the vehicle, and are a key component of many self-driving systems being developed by automakers and suppliers. California-based Luminar in early March announced a deal with the self-driving software subsidiary of Volvo Cars, owned by China’s Geely Automobile Holdings, to offer a combination hardware-software system to other automakers. Read More
Autofleet Provides Vehicle-as-a-Service Platform for Keolis Autonomous Electric Shuttle Deployment
Autofleet, a provider of AI-powered fleet optimization solutions, was selected by Keolis,to provide its platform for an autonomous electric vehicle project in Gothenburg, Sweden.The autonomous shuttle service is the first project in an ongoing collaboration to utilize Autofleet’s platform for management of Keolis’ new mobility solutions. Autofleet’s platform aggregates and analyzes granular shuttle data through an integration with Navya’s API in real time to produce actionable insights for operators around the project’s performance. Read More
Tesla ‘fires’ Full Self-Driving testers, reveals what in-car camera does
Musk confirmed that the cars are using an internal camera to monitor driver awareness, something that hadn’t previously been widely revealed. It’s not clear if the testers are expressly notified of this fact, but images of the information screens they are presented with that have surfaced do not mention it. In 2019, Musk said the camera would be used in the future to keep an eye on passengers “in case someone messes up your car” when Tesla’s proposed automated taxi service goes into effect. Read More
Autonomous marine robots sent out to explore and maintain equipment
It’s often been said that we know more about the surface of the Moon than we do of our own seabed. The reason being that, the further down we go into the ocean, the more inhospitable it becomes, presenting key challenges for any technologies developed to explore it. It’s a GPS-denied environment, there is tremendous pressure and with the ocean being so vast it can take a long time to get there. Read More
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Featured Events
March 23th, 2021 – TRIG showcase webinar. Join this event on Tuesday 23rd March to hear from the innovative organisations who have just completed the first Security Technology Research and Innovation Grants Programme (S-TRIG). You will also get the chance to hear from a panel of organisations who have participated in S-TRIG’s sister programme – T-TRIG (Transport-Technology Research and Innovation Grants programme). Register Here
March 25th, 2021 – Assessing Sustainable Transport Solutions (AsSeTS). This webinar is aimed at all stakeholders interested in rural mobility solutions, connectivity between urban and rural areas and how agent-based modelling can support transport policy interventions. Expected audience will span from local authorities, data providers, transport modellers, academics and on-demand mobility services operators. 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
Intertraffic 2021: March 23th – March 26th, 2021 – Due to the current pandemic crisis, Intertraffic in 2020 has been moved to the following year and now takes places on the 23rd March – 26th March 2021. Register Here
Zero Emission Road Freight: Competition Briefing: March 23th,2021 – Join this online briefing where Innovate UK will provide details of a multimillion-pound competition for the demonstration of zero emission road freight. There will be an opportunity to gain insight to the scope of each strand and ask questions as potential applicants. We will also discuss the role that the UK supply chain can play. Register Here
TRIG showcase webinar: March 23th, 2021 – Join this event on Tuesday 23rd March to hear from the innovative organisations who have just completed the first Security Technology Research and Innovation Grants Programme (S-TRIG). T-TRIG bridges the early stage, proof-of-concept funding gap in transport innovation, where small investments can de-risk emerging solutions, and is open to all businesses and academic institutions who are seeking this funding to undertake early stage feasibility studies. Register Here
Enabling Thriving Urban Communities through AI Technology: March 24th, 2021 – In this briefing, University of Surrey will showcase some examples of exciting recent developments, including sound sensing for smart cities and traffic monitoring. We will explore how these technologies could help improve quality of life in urban living and we will discuss how we can address important privacy concerns around sound monitoring in urban spaces. Register Here
LGC Future Places: March 24th – March 25th, 2021 – This webinar will be taking place over two consecutive mornings on Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th March. Attending LGC Future Places will give you the opportunity to focus on your place, share your challenges with your peers and key stakeholders, and to plan. Register Here
Innovate Local, South West: March 24th, 2021 – Join this two-day event where SMEs, entrepreneurs, support agencies and policy makers will come together to discuss opportunities and initiatives for the future of Gloucestershire, Swindon and Wiltshire and the wider South West region. You’ll hear from and have the chance to meet national and local support agencies. They can help you form collaborative partnerships, undertake research and development, access funding and finance and grow skills and talent to support your business. Register Here
Assessing Sustainable Transport Solutions (AsSeTS): March 25th, 2021 – This webinar is aimed at all stakeholders interested in rural mobility solutions, connectivity between urban and rural areas and how agent-based modelling can support transport policy interventions. Expected audience will span from local authorities, data providers, transport modellers, academics and on-demand mobility services operators. Register Here
HS2 Accelerator Programme Demo Day: March 25th, 2021 – This Demo Day event presents an opportunity for the second cohort to showcase their businesses, demonstrate the achievements from the programme and share their future roadmap as they continue to scale their organisation and build on the relationships created through the Programme. This event will also be joined by guest speakers from the public and private sectors to share their vision on the future of infrastructure. Register Here
More events can be found here
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
ATI Programme strategic batch: expression of interest April 2021 – This programme is co-ordinated and managed by: the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation and the Aerospace Technology Institute. This is phase 1 of a strategic batch competition within the ATI Programme. There are 2 phases to each strategic batch competition. Read More
NATEP helping SMEs innovate in aerospace – Spring 2021 – The aim of this competition is to provide help for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to develop innovative aerospace technologies. These will enhance your capabilities and increase your ability to win new business. Your proposal must align with the priorities stated in the UK Aerospace technology strategy, Accelerating Ambition. Read More
APC 18: developing the UK’s low carbon automotive capability – APC 18 is looking for: projects that support the UK’s long-term capabilities through securing long-term R&D investment and projects that can be achieved through its associated supply chain in the design, build and manufacture of zero tailpipe emission vehicles. Read More
Commercialising Quantum Technologies: CRD & Tech round 2 – UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £46.8 million for collaborative research and development or technology projects in quantum. The aim of this competition is to advance the commercialisation of quantum technologies in the UK and increase private sector investment. Your proposal must exploit second generation quantum techniques. Read More
Infrastructure solutions for zero emission vehicles – The aim of this competition is to fund innovative infrastructure solutions that support this transition to zero emission vehicles (ZEV) in line with the Government’s transport decarbonisation ambitions. This competition seeks to support feasibility studies and research and development projects. Read More
Transitioning towards Zero Emission Vehicles : CR&D – The aim of this competition is to fund innovative on-vehicle solutions that support the transition to zero emission vehicles in line with the Government’s transport decarbonisation ambitions. Projects which address these challenges can use new, highly innovative solutions or advance an existing innovation or R&D project are welcome. Read More
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
Transitioning towards Zero Emission Vehicles: feasibility studies – UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £7million to develop on-vehicle solutions that address challenges associated with the transition to zero emission vehicles. Funding is from Office Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV). The aim of this competition is to fund on-vehicle innovative solutions that support the transition to zero emission vehicles in line with the Government’s transport decarbonisation ambitions. 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
More funding can be found here
Featured Jobs
WMCA: Deputy Technical Workstream Manager – WMCA is looking for a Deputy Project or Programme Manager who can support the delivery of this major public transport programme. We need a customer focussed individual who has a good understanding of both public transport operation and also experience of Intelligent Transport Systems and/or Information Technology project delivery. The individual needs to be collaborative, focussed and disciplined. Apply
KTN: Knowledge Transfer Adviser – Wales – The role will suit an individual who will have full participation in KTN mapping of the innovation landscape, identifying business and academic needs and capabilities, identifying high-growth potential businesses and signposting to other forms of support and finance. Role will involve analysing the needs of businesses contacted or met to facilitate new B2R and B2B collaborations and suggesting other funding options where KTP is not the most suitable support for their needs. Apply
KTN: Knowledge Transfer Adviser- East Scotland – The role will suit an individual who knows how businesses work and enjoys helping them to work better. This will mean working with many different organisations at a senior level and so a passion for effective translation of science and technology into new and improved products, processes and services in business is vital. Roles involve creating a strategic relationship with University senior management of institutions to increase their support for business innovation. Apply
Immense Simulations: Transport Modeller – Demand Modelling – Join Worlds Team and apply your Transport Modelling skills and experience to tackle the most challenging problems in transport. Modelling specialists will use our innovative software to deliver high quality external and internal projects. They work closely with our development and science teams to ensure the functionality and performance of our product meets the needs of our clients and aligns with our technology roadmap. Apply
KTN: Knowledge Transfer Manager – Marine Plastics x 2 – KTN is seeking to recruit two exceptional individuals to help deliver project activities aimed at developing an understanding of the research and innovation initiatives in a number of targeted countries to solve the problem of marine plastic waste. This role will be full time for 3 months. The role will provide research and analytical capability and strategic expertise in the field of waste management and marine litter. Apply
WMCA: Thrive at Work Accreditation Officer – WMCA is looking for a methodical and meticulous individual, with strong interpersonal skills, able to support businesses to focus on workforce wellbeing through these challenging times. With a background in HR, you will be able to audit evidence submitted by employers aiming to achieve Thrive at Work accreditation. We need someone who can strike the balance between supporting employers whilst maintaining the integrity of accreditation. 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
More jobs can be found here
Top Jobs
University of Warwick: Senior Web Developer – This role focus on web-based application development and provide consultancy with respect to systems and software across all the departments of Warwick Business School. The School is a leader in the provision of academic IT services and innovative tailored systems for teaching and business applications, so the status of adept practitioner is a minimum requirement for entry to the team, with the expectation that all appointees will need to be or quickly become recognised experts in one or more areas in order to make a full contribution. Apply
Catapult: Global Business Growth Coordinator – The Global Business Growth Coordinator will sit within the Global Business Growth Team, a dynamic group of international people passionate about urban innovation and opening new routes to market for the UK ecosystem. The Team generates new international opportunities (business development) for the Catapult and is also delivering projects in collaboration with other relevant teams. These opportunities can be collaborative research and development (CR&D) projects or commercial projects. Apply
Catapult: Recruitment Advisor – You will manage the end-to-end recruitment process for Catapult Connected Places group companies. In addition, this role will work on projects with the wider team to build a robust recruitment process that is efficient and reduces cost/reliance on external recruitment agencies. You will be managing the end to end recruitment process including approvals, facilitating role brief meetings, candidate attraction and assessment. This may include assisting with phone screening and manager interviews. 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
More jobs can be found here
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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