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    Niche Vehicle Competition Opens

    The Niche Vehicle Network is continuing to invest in R&D projects focussed on the niche and specialist vehicle manufacturing sector.

    Our 2015-16 competition, supported by Innovate UK and OLEV, is providing up to £1,000,000 of grant funding to support the development and demonstration of innovative niche vehicle technologies, primarily applicable to non-human powered, road-going niche vehicles, within the following categories:

    • Improved Fuel Efficiency & Carbon Reduction
    • Weight Reduction & Recyclability

    All projects should aim to support the growth and competitiveness of the independent niche vehicle manufacturing sector and will demonstrate the developed technology on a UK niche vehicle.

    An overview of the 2015-16 Niche Vehicle Competition can be found by downloading the competition briefing presentation by clicking here:

    http://www.nichevehiclenetwork.co.uk/event/niche-rd-briefing-consortium-building-event/

    Please read and review this prior to requesting an application pack.

    To receive a competition application pack, please email your request to: nvn@cenex.co.uk by the Noon on the 1st of June 2015.

    Please remember that only the project lead can request an application pack.

    The application pack contains the following information:

    • Competition guidance notes in PDF
    • Application Form in MS Word
    • Annex A – Project Costs in MS Excel
    • Collaboration Agreement

    On receipt of your application pack you will receive a Unique Identification Number, which must be quoted in all communications.

    Please be aware of the following deadlines, which you will need to adhere to during the application process:

    Notification Deadline: Noon, 1st June 2015

    Proposal Deadline: Noon, 30th June 2015

    For any queries on the competition and to discuss your project ideas, please email nvn@cenex.co.uk

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