Innovation
Get investment-ready with Mobilise
An early-stage accelerator programme to accelerate your journey to market.
About this competition
This 12-month programme is targeted at UK-based SMEs, start-ups, and spinouts focused on developing zero-emission automotive and Connected & Automated Mobility (CAM) technologies, products, and services.
Delivered in two phases, Market Focus and Technology Validation, Mobilise combines a unique blend of grant-funding, mentoring, and networking opportunities to help you accelerate your technology to market and be better-positioned to attract future investment.
It offers:
- Business strategy and commercialisation guidance and opportunities for technology development.
- Mentoring delivered by independent business advisors and investors covering; commercial strategy, intellectual property management, investment-readiness, new product development, cost-engineering & supply chain development, leadership and new-venture growth.
- Concept validation and testing including access to world-class CAM Testbed UK facilities.
- Peer-to-peer learning, via a support network of like-minded, ambitious businesses.
What’s included?
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Mentoring from independent business and investor experts
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Networking with the automotive sector and peer entrepreneurs
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Technical validation via CAM Testbed UK facilities
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Workshops on finance, strategy, IP, new product development, storytelling and more
Why Mobilise matters
Mobilise builds on the award-winning Technology Developer Accelerator Programme (TDAP) and CAM Scale-Up UK. Our impact to date:
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£12.6m
total grant-funding, supporting over 100 businesses
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+50%
average increase in team headcount
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+£443m
raised in private investment by alumni cohorts
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19
months route-to-market acceleration
Success stories
Brill Power: Revolutionising performance through innovative battery intelligence technology
Brill Power has transformed breakthrough battery control technology into a multimillion-pound business.
Monolith AI: Accelerating battery innovation with data-driven AI models
Through participation in the Technology Developer Accelerator Programme, Monolith AI developed a tailored solution for the automotive industry—benefiting from grant funding, expert mentoring, and valuable networking opportunities.
About:Energy Commercialising world-leading battery design software
During their time on the programme, About:Energy focused on refining their business model and preparing their SaaS platform for commercial launch.
iCOMAT: Pioneering composite fibre manufacturing
Through the programme, iCOMAT gained invaluable insights by engaging directly with customers, which further supported the decision to change the business model.
Testimonials
Key dates
- Application opens: 3 December 2025
- Closing date: 2 February 2026 at 11:00 GMT
- Interviews: 18 March – 27 March 2026
- Applicants notified: w/c 13 April 2026
- Programme begins: 4 May 2026
How to apply
The application process is competitive and subject to rigorous assessment by the APC, Zenzic, and a curated panel of independent experts.
Selection will be based on the quality of your innovation concept, its commercial potential and your team capability.
To ensure you have the best chance of succeeding, review the scope and submit your application before Monday 2 February 2026.
If Mobilise sounds like the support your business needs, we’d love to talk to you. Email the team who will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Alternatively, download our Frequently Asked Questions document for more details.
All grant funding is subject to HMG approval.