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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
Major legal changes needed for driverless car era
Human drivers should not be legally accountable for road safety in the era of autonomous cars, a report says. In these cars, the driver should be redefined as a “user-in-charge”, with very different legal responsibilities, according to the law commissions for England and Wales, and Scotland. If anything goes wrong, the company behind the driving system would be responsible, rather than the driver. Read More
Wayve autonomous driving start-up backed by Microsoft, Virgin
Dubai’s RTA hosts first legal forum to examine operations for autonomous air vehicles
World’s first fully autonomous ship navigation system tested on coastal ferry
The Nippon Foundation and the Shin Nihonkai Ferry Company have successfully completed a demonstration test of the world’s first fully autonomous ship navigation systems on a large car ferry. The demonstration was part of MEGURI 2040, a project promoting the development of fully autonomous vessels supported by The Nippon Foundation. Read More
Former SpaceX engineers bring autonomous, electric rail vehicle startup out of stealth
Parallel Systems, a company founded by three former SpaceX engineers to build autonomous battery-electric rail vehicles, came out of stealth mode with a $49.55 million Series A raise. Parallel Systems also intends to use the new investment which was led by Anthos Capital and includes investments from Congruent Ventures, Riot Ventures. Read More
Finnish AV Pilot Claims Artic Conditions Success
A Finnish driverless technology specialist is claiming success of proving the concept can handle extreme winter conditions of ice and snow near the Artic Circle. The autonomous shuttle bus service, part of the EU-funded SHOW project, has been running in Tampere, Finland, operating two Toyota Proace people carriers, automated by Sensible 4, and transporting locals as a last-mile service to a tramline. Read More
Hyundai to launch Level 3 self-driving Genesis G90 in H2
Hyundai Motor Co., aims to roll out mass-produced hands-free Level 3 self-driving cars, starting with the flagship luxury Genesis G90 sedan in the second half of this year, to enhance competitiveness in future mobility market. Level 3, known as conditional driving automation, uses various driver assistance systems and artificial intelligence to make decisions based on changing driving situations. Read More
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Featured Events
January 27th, 2022 – The future of Drone Automation in Industry. By attending this event you’ll hear about the roadmap to drone automation, explore current and emerging use cases, and see a live demonstration of ‘drone-in-a-box’ operations on-site at Cranfield Airport’s runway. Register Here
January 31st, 2022 – Glimpse of the Future Workshops – 2022. An opportunity for industry leaders to discuss their thoughts on how novel technologies and trends could affect industries, businesses and society in the coming decades. 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
The future of Drone Automation in Industry: January 27th, 2022 – As part of the DfT funder Drone Pathfinder Catalyst programme, Connected Places Catapult has been engaging across industry sectors to unlock the productivity and safety benefits that drone solutions offer. By attending this event you’ll hear about the roadmap to drone automation, explore current and emerging use cases, and see a live demonstration of ‘drone-in-a-box’ operations on-site at Cranfield Airport’s runway. Register Here
Shaping the National Service Robotics Proving Ground Facilities: January 31st, 2022 – Following the success of ISCF Robots for a Safer World Challenge with over 100 Innovate UK projects funded and robots deployed under the ocean, into space and helping to decommission nuclear sites, Innovate UK are now expanding their vision for service robotics, how they are tested and proved to be safe and effective. Join this event to help shape the future for service robotics in the UK and share your vision for the UK’s next generation of robotics proving ground facilities. Register Here
Glimpse of the Future Workshops – 2022: January 31st, 2022 – An opportunity for industry leaders to discuss their thoughts on how novel technologies and trends could affect industries, businesses and society in the coming decades. In these events Jonathan Mitchener, Innovate UK’s Futurist and Innovation Lead for Horizon Scanning, will run a dynamic session giving glimpses of a variety of possible technology-driven future scenarios. Register Here
US – UK Battery Technology Research and Innovation Online Summit: January 31st, 2022 – Supported by the UK’s Department of Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), the Faraday Battery Challenge, Innovate UK KTN and the Faraday Institution are working together to organise and deliver an exciting online event to bring together industry and research from across the UK-US. Register Here
Quantum for Batteries – Opportunities & Synergies: February 1st, 2022 – This webinar aims to connect the UK battery and quantum communities. Quantum computing, simulation, sensing and imaging technologies can assist battery design, manufacturing and testing. The main objective of this event is to make the battery community aware of the advantages that quantum technology can deliver, and to inform the quantum community on battery needs, priorities, technology gaps and opportunities. Register Here
SafeMRX Showcase: February 7th, 2022 – The next step for CAVs (Connected and Automated Vehicles) is to run trials and deployments without needing safety drivers in the vehicles. Join this event on 24th February for presentations on how Minimum Risk Manoeuvres should contribute to AV safety. 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
Cyber security academic startup accelerator programme 2022-23: phase 1 – 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. The Cyber Security Academic Startup Accelerator Programme (CyberASAP) is a 1-year programme. Read More
Automotive Transformation Fund Feasibility Studies: Round 3 – APC is seeking proposals from single organisations or consortiums for business case feasibility studies up to the value of £1 million. These feasibility studies must produce a decision-ready business case, in preparation for projects which will develop large scale manufacturing facilities in the UK. Read More
UK-Singapore Collaborative R&D – Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, will invest up to £3 million in innovation projects in partnership with Enterprise Singapore. This competition has an open scope. The aim of this competition is to fund business led collaborative research and development (CR&D) projects focused on industrial research. Your proposal must include at least one partner from the UK and one partner from Singapore. Read More
UK-South Korea Collaborative R&D – The aim of this competition is to fund collaborative research and development (CR&D) projects focused on industrial research. Your proposal must include at least one partner from the UK and one partner from South Korea. The funded projects are expected to result in a new product, industrial process or service, be innovative, involve a technological risk, and have high market potential in the participating countries. Read More
APC 20: Developing automotive technologies and growing capability towards net zero – The Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) provides funding, support and insight for the development of low carbon and net zero automotive technologies. It aims to support the UK’s transition towards net zero product manufacturing and supply chain in the UK automotive sector. Read More
SBRI – Climate and Environmental Risk Analytics for Resilient Finance: Phase 1 – This is a Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) competition funded by Innovate UK as a continuation of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) Climate and Environmental Risk Analytics for Resilient Finance (CERAF) competition, which focussed on academic innovation. The aim of the competition is to demonstrate and deploy innovative solutions that integrate climate and environmental factors into financial services. Read More
Commercialising quantum technologies: feasibility studies round 3 – Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, will invest up to £6 million in innovation projects. This funding is from the ISCF Commercialising quantum technologies challenge. The aim of this competition is to advance the commercialisation of quantum technologies in the UK. Read More
Knowledge transfer partnerships (KTP): 2021 to 2022, round 5 – UK registered academic institutions, RTOs or Catapults can apply for a share of up to £8 million to fund innovation projects with businesses or not-for-profits. The Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) scheme allows a UK registered business or not-for-profit organisation to partner with a UK higher education (HE) or further education (FE) institution, RTO or Catapult (which we will refer to as the ‘knowledge base partner’). Read More
More funding can be found here
Featured Jobs
Conigital: Motion Control Engineer – Autonomous Vehicles – You will take responsible for the development of environment modeling, motion Control, and behavioral prediction algorithms, and software that enables an autonomous vehicle to interact with its environment. You will have the chance to work with an expert team & implementing these algorithms on high-tech hardware that will allow you to explore algorithms that were traditionally too costly on edge computing systems. Apply
ICAV Cluster: Motion Planning Engineer (Autonomous Driving) – As a Motion Planning Engineer, you will be responsible for the development of environment modeling, motion planning, and behavioral prediction algorithms, and software that enables an autonomous vehicle to interact with its environment. You will have the chance to work with expert team & implementing these algorithms on high tech hardware that will allow you to explore algorithms that were traditionally too costly on edge computing systems. Apply
ICAV Cluster: Digital Marketing and Events Manager – An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Digital Marketing and Events Manager to join a online membership organisation in the intelligent Mobility and Connected Autonomous Vehicle (driverless) market. You will be working with key stakeholders to develop this cluster consisting of blue chip organisations from both public and private sectors including Government agencies, Universities, Automotive, IT and professional services who are all interested in being part of an ecosystem. Apply
ICAV: Recruitment Consultant – This role will suit someone who is ambitious, tenacious and hungry to fast-track their career. You will provide a range of recruitment services for both large blue chip, public sector and niche SMEs in the technology and transport space. The intelligent Mobility and Connected Autonomous Vehicle (driverless) market is a new emerging market predicted to be valued to be over £51Bn by 2030. We offer self-motivated recruitment professionals a real opportunity to excel in this area giving you the tools and support to succeed and at the same time the autonomy and independence to feel real job satisfaction and make the role your own. Apply
KTN: Social Media Manager – Reporting to the Partnerships, PR & Communications Lead, this role will give Innovate UK KTN a consistent voice and personality online where so much of our networking is taking place. The role is responsible not just for amplifying the voice of Innovate UK KTN online, but also for enhancing the online activity of individuals across the business. The role will ensure that the recognition of Innovate UK KTN grows and that our audience understands our values of openness, collaboration, creativity and determination through our online content and conversation. Apply
KTN: Knowledge Transfer Manager – Automated Mobility – The post involves working with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), government departments (e.g. Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV), Department for Transport (DfT)), industry groups and across academia to deliver innovation programmes and help businesses to access relevant funding competitions and catalyse new business partnerships. The successful candidate will have experience and knowledge of the technologies needed to enable connectivity and automation in transport. Apply
Conigital: Typescript Developer – Remote Role – Conigital is looking to supplement our existing Software Engineering team by adding the best skills into our team. Due to year on year growth, we are recruiting an experienced Typescript Developer. This is an exciting time to join Conigital and help shape the future of the business and product portfolio. This role will suit a pro-active candidate who is able to demonstrate technical leadership strong communication skills. Apply
WMCA: WebGIS Developer – As a Web GIS developer, you will be well versed in using the ESRI JavaScript API to enable tweaks to be made to core web based ESRI tools. You will have a great approach to understanding users and how they access data and information and take personal pride and pleasure in making the complicated information appear simple. Data Insight Team is looking for an experienced WebGIS Developer to improve the web presence and delivery of transport data visualisation and analysis. Apply
Conigital: ROS Developer – Conigital is looking for a ROS Developer to support ongoing development. Reporting to the AV Team Lead, the data scientist will be working within a successful and motivated team. As a specialist in ROS one will have to devote her/his expertise to leverage the current development in the field of Autonomous Vehicle (AV) development. You should be experienced in Robotic Operating System (ROS), ROS1 and ROS2, various sensors, navigation, control system, and robot programming. Expertise in sensor integration, sensor data acquisition, sensor data synchronisation and sensor data processing for modular integration is required. Apply
ICAV Cluster: Motion Planning Engineer (Autonomous Driving) – As a Motion Planning Engineer, you will be responsible for the development of environment modeling, motion planning, and behavioral prediction algorithms, and software that enables an autonomous vehicle to interact with its environment. You will have the chance to work with expert team & implementing these algorithms on high tech hardware that will allow you to explore algorithms that were traditionally too costly on edge computing systems. Apply
More jobs can be found here
Top Jobs
ICAV Cluster: Robotics Software Engineer – Our client is a leading UK driverless vehicle and mobility company expanding internationally and on a mission to find the very best people to be part of our success and join the driverless revolution that will disrupt and transform the world of transport. Due to year on year growth they are recruiting a experienced ROS Developer. You will be reporting to the Autonomous Vehicle Team Lead and support the development testing and integration of hardware and a ROS Drive by Wire system onto our clients Connected Autonomous Vehicle. Apply
Conigital: Project Manager with Business Development – Conigital are looking for a self-motivated person who wants to work as part of a small team delivering exciting projects for the future transport sector and grow the business. You will have the ability to manage projects, write and manage bids and build relationships with clients. On the job training and guidance will be provided so if you feel like you do not meet all the requirements, we still encourage you to apply. Apply
Conigital: Full Stack JavaScript Developer – Remote Role – Conigital is looking to supplement existing Software Engineering team by adding the best skills into our team. Due to year on year growth, we are recruiting an experienced Full Stack JavaScript Developer. This is an exciting time to join Conigital and help shape the future of the business and product portfolio. This role will suit a pro-active candidate who is able to demonstrate technical leadership strong communication skills. You will take responsibility for developing key aspects and functions that form the backbone of product portfolio. Apply
KTN: Project Manager – Strategic Portfolio Office – The job purpose is i) to support delivery of the Strategic Portfolio Office function and ii) to deliver high quality projects on behalf of the organisation The role will be based in Strategic Development Directorate and will work with all directorates across Innovate UK KTN. The individual may be involved in several projects simultaneously or deployed for a period of up to six months or more on a single project. Apply
KTN: Knowledge Transfer Manager – Robotics – Advancing the work of Innovate UK KTN’s previous & existing Robotics programmes, the Knowledge Transfer Manager (KTM) – Robotics will lead and drive the development of the next phase of Innovate UK KTN’s Robotics activity, with a focus on Robots for a more Resilient Future. The successful candidate will develop and deliver a programme of activity that will accelerate the development and uptake of robotics in the UK, supporting the development of greater resilience in business, supply chains, sectors and the UK economy. Apply
KTN: Knowledge Transfer Manager – Net Zero – The post will be varied working with both businesses across a range sectors with a focus on circular economy innovation opportunities driven by key challenges facing these sectors; and working with internal stakeholders and partners to deliver a successful change programme to enable Innovate UK KTN to achieve its goal of becoming Net Zero by 2030. Apply
ICAV Cluster: Data Scientist [AI and Optimisation Specialist] – ICAV Cluster is looking for an AI and Optimisation Specialist, You will be working on Multi-objective Optimization projects in the transport and energy sectors using Metaheuristic Algorithms. You will be working with our technical lead deploying and integrating our propriety EAs algorithms to explore a variety of datasets to drive greater value and business insight supporting near Realtime decision making in dynamic situations. 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. 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
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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ICAV membership offers great value enabling you to be part of a growing business network of international industry professionals and technology companies in the CAV sector. With annual membership starting at £145 + VAT you can attend all our events and our partners’ events for free or a discounted price!
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