Funding: Automotive research calls
2012 has already been a very busy year for R&D. Some of last year’s automotive specific research call deadlines are fast approaching and several annual calls from the larger funding bodies’ have also been announced. To assist the industry in making the most of these opportunities, please find below a brief summary of some of the research calls that may be of interest to you and your company
TSB £7.5m competition call for collaborative R&D projects involving hydrogen fuel cells and energy systems
Registration deadline: 15 February 2012
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EPSRC & TSB £6m call for collaborative R&D that stimulate innovative in manufacturing
Registration deadline: 22 February 2012
Deadline: 29 February 2012
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FP7 Transport 2012 Move 1 €26m call for project proposals in a range of specific areas including the demonstration of urban freight electric vehicles for clean city logistics.
Deadline: 1 March 2012
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TSB £25m collaborative R&D and demonstration project call for the commercialisation of low carbon vehicles
Competition opens: 20 February 2012
Registrations deadline: 21 March 2012
Deadline: 28 March 2012
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TSB £2m call for feasibility studies of innovative projects across the technology sector, including the areas of electronics, photonics, electrical systems and advanced materials
Competition opens: 12 March 2012
Registration deadline: 4 April 2012
Deadline: 11 April 2012
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TSB £5m call for feasibility and collaborative R&D projects into sustainable manufacturing in the process industry
Registration opens: 27 February 2012
Briefing day: 8 March 2012
Deadline: 25 April 2012
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Electronics, Sensors and Photonics KTN call for UK companies interested in collaborating with Korean companies in the field of Lithium-ion batteries
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EU Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) €200m annual call for projects to increase pan-European transport
Deadline: 13 April 2012
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EU Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU) €77.5m annual call for R&D projects in Hydrogen.
Deadline: 24 May 2012
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Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering will announce the first call for nominations in February 2012.
Nominations open: February 2012
Deadline: 31 July 2012
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If you need further information on any of these opportunities then please contact Zoe Desoer atz.desoer@nwautoalliance.com or on 07815 284362 . The NAA can assist you in developing your bid or help you in finding other local partners.
