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    The Niche Vehicle Network, Technology Strategy Board, BIS and OLEV jointly announce a further call for collaborative R&D projects – 21 November deadline

    A Systems R&D Competition will provide a total fund of £350,000 for niche vehicle manufacturers, suppliers and technology organisations who wish to collaborate on innovative, industry-led projects focussing on developing and demonstrating system-level road-vehicle technology.

    The categories are:

    • Carbon Reduction & Improved Fuel Efficiency – electric & hybrid road-vehicle development, use of alternative fuels, reduced emissions from internal combustion engines, aerodynamics development
    • Weight Reduction & Recyclability – innovative use of aluminium, plastic and composite materials in chassis, body and interior systems for road-vehicles

    The following funding metrics apply:

    • Each project should be no larger than £100k in total
    • Maximum grant per project: £50k/up to 50% of eligible project costs
    • Minimum grant per project: £30k/up to 50% of eligible project costs
    • Maximum grant per participant: 70% as a proportion of the overall project grant
    • Minimum grant per participant: 20% as a proportion of the overall project grant
    • Total number of partners per project (including lead partner): 2 to 3
    • Project duration: 3 months, starting on 1st January 2013

    Other eligibility criteria:

    • All R&D must be undertaken in the UK
    • Lead partner must be a UK company, and can be a micro business or SME
    • All grant claims must be submitted within FY 2012-13

    The call for bids for grant funded collaborative R&D opens on 15th October and closes 21st November 2012.

    To receive an application pack, please email nvn@cenex.co.uk

    Further details of the Systems Competition can be found on the Niche Vehicle website www.nichevehiclenetwork.co.uk

    European Regional Development Fund Northern Powerhouse
    Partners Department for Business Innovation and Skills Finance Birmingham