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UK Government backing helps launch world-first self-driving bus
The world’s first full-sized, self-driving bus service is among the projects being awarded funding from the UK government.
New plan for smart EV charging could save consumers up to £1,000 a year
Electric vehicle consumers are set to benefit from lower energy bills and cheaper motoring thanks to a landmark plan to unlock the potential of smart electric vehicle charging.
Africa Prize for sustainable engineering solutions
A shortlist of 15 African entrepreneurs and their pioneering technologies aimed at environmental rehabilitation, education, and human health and safety have been selected for the 2023 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, founded by the Royal Academy of Engineering.
More than £70m to turbocharge the future of clean transport
A world-first heavy tractor powered by farm waste is just one of the game-changing projects benefitting from £73 million in new funding for the development of clean transport technologies announced.
£12m boost for delivery drones and personalised medicines
£12 million awarded to UK regulators to help drive forward innovation and support businesses bring their products and services to markets quickly.
UK secures £1.84bn investment for ESA programmes with new support
Science, Research & Innovation Minister George Freeman, who led the successful negotiations in Paris with the UK Space Agency, has secured record commitments to grow the UK space sector and deliver on National Space Strategy ambitions, an increase on previous investments made in 2019.
Record funding uplift for UK battery research and development
The UK’s world-leading manufacturing industries will be boosted thanks to £211 million in new government funding for battery research and innovation, Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg confirmed.
UK’s magnet refinery given financial boost as strategy for supply of critical minerals published
A multi-million pound investment in the UK’s first magnet materials refiner was launched, securing hundreds of jobs in East Yorkshire, and a strong foothold for Britain in the international market.
Flying taxis and vaccine carrying drones: £12m funding to drive innovation across the UK
A £12m fund to support regulators innovate and establish the UK as a world-leader in the technologies of the future - from flying cars to vaccine carrying drones – has opened for applications today (Thursday 21 July 2022).
Government boosts space tech funding to cut carbon emissions & improve energy security
Funding for pioneering new space technologies will help to cut carbon emissions, improve energy security and enhance the UK’s reputation as a science superpower, the Business and Energy Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has announced.
Aerospace innovation to propel UK to growth & greener skies backed by £273m
Solar powered aircraft, efficient wings and medical treatment carrying drones are just some of the technologies backed by £273m to advance low-carbon aerospace innovation, economic growth and jobs, Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng will announce at the Farnborough International Airshow.
UK’s first Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre to help build a more resilient economy
The UK’s first-ever centre to collect and analyse information on the supply of critical minerals, which are vital to the UK’s economic success and national security, has officially launched, announches Industry Minister Lee Rowley.
Electric motorbikes and off-road trucks unlock growth and jobs across the UK
Electric motorcycles and an all-terrain, 4x4 electric delivery truck are among the projects benefiting from government and industry funding to help develop the latest green automotive technology.
Self-driving buses, shuttles and delivery vans could hit UK roads
A £40m competition to kick-start commercial self-driving services, such as delivery vehicles and passenger shuttles, has been launched by Lord Grimstone, Minister for Investment. The funding could create tens of thousands of skilled jobs across the UK over the next decade.