Advanced Propulsion Centre UK - Mobilise 2025 Accelerator Programme Launch!

Published on January 14, 2025

 

 

 

Advanced Propulsion Centre UK - Mobilise 2025 Accelerator Programme

Expressions of Interest opens: 9 January 2025

Full application closes: 19 March 2025 at 12 noon

Mobilise is a structured early-stage accelerator programme that supports ambitious micro, small and medium-size enterprises, start-ups or university spinouts, that are developing innovative automotive-related early-stage, zero-emission or Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) technologies, products, services or solutions to accelerate the transition to a safer, smarter, more sustainable future.

Offering a unique blend of grant funding, mentoring, and networking opportunities within the mobility sector, Mobilise helps companies to create robust strategies and business models to accelerate route to market. Mobilise builds on the award-winning features of the Technology Developer Accelerator Programme (TDAP) but is further enhanced by technical validation opportunities through Zenzic’s CAM Scale-Up UK initiative, leveraging their extensive network of world-leading Testbed facilities.  To find out more download the programme brochure. 

 

What can you expect? 

  • Up to £180,000 grant funding split across two phases with opportunity to apply for a further booster fund of £75,000. Any award is subject to Ministerial and His Majesty’s Treasury approval. 
  • Business strategy guidance and technology development delivered over two phases: Market Focus and Technology Validation 
  • Six focus areas supported and delivered by a series of flexible workstream activities and workshops including: 
  • Commercialisation strategy and financial planning 
  • Intellectual property management 
  • Investor–readiness 
  • New product development 
  • Leadership and new venture growth 
  • Corporate and alumni networks   
  • Opportunity to validate technology through a bespoke, concept validation project, including access to world-leading CAM Testbed UK facilities
  • Business and investor mentoring from independent experts

 

Eligibility – We’re looking for:

  • Ambitious UK-based micro, small and medium-sized businesses  
  • Businesses that can demonstrate the feasibility of their technology concept through modelling or initial prototyping  
  • Applicants that are open to exploring routes to market for their technology and evidence that the business will benefit from programme activities and APC and Zenzic engagement to support this 

     

    Application process 

    1 – Applicants must complete an Expression of Interest. 

    2 – Eligible applicants will be asked to complete a full competition application. 

    3 – Shortlisted organisations will be asked to attend an interview. Successful applicants will then be invited to join Mobilise. 

    Find out more and apply here! 
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