Tag: Innovate UK

Uber Boat is cleaning up the Thames with the UK’s first all-electric ferry service, setting sail in 2025

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers begins construction on the Orbit Clipper, the UK’s first all-electric ferry, provide eco-friendly transport for 20,000 Thames passengers daily. Replacing a diesel vessel, the ferry helps Uber Boat cut emissions...

APC launches £25 million funding initiative for automotive tech advancements

APC and Innovate UK offer £25 million for late-stage automotive tech projects. Focus on zero-emission vehicles, aligning with UK's strategic goals. Grants from £2.5 million to £20 million are available for collaborative, job-centric initiatives. APC and Innovate...

Innovate UK fuels battery tech advancements with £1.5 million funding opportunity

Innovate UK announces £1.5 million funding for UK battery SMEs via UKBIC SME Credit Round 2. Up to 45% cost coverage available; SMEs must demonstrate innovation readiness and strategic engagement with UKBIC. Single application allowed, emphasizing...

DAF XD and XF Electric blaze trails in a British showdown over long-distance electric transport

DAF XD and XF Electric headline the UK Government and Innovate UK's 'Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator' programme. Govt-backed initiative propels electric long-haul, boosts truck charging networks. DAF Trucks offer a 500 km range and...