Case Studies

Project Brunel, a collaborative project led by Cummins and supported by PHINIA, Johnson Matthey Plc and Zircotec Limited, was designed to accelerate hydrogen-fuelled internal combustion engine (H2-ICE) development in the UK.

Project e-Motif, a collaborative R&D project led by Shield Engineering and supported by EMPEL Systems, PUNCH Flybrid and PFS Manufacturing, was designed to anchor high-tech, low-carbon automotive technology in the UK, through development and manufacturing capabilities. The project had a total value of £11.2 million, with £5.6 million funded through the APC.

Led by Motion Applied (formerly McLaren Applied), the ESCAPE project has brought together a consortium of twelve partners representing universities, research organisations, SMEs, manufacturers and Tier 1 automotive suppliers to develop an end-to-end supply chain for silicon carbide (SiC) production, specifically targeting the high-performance sector.

Led by EMR, this collaborative R&D project was set up to build a new circular supply chain for electric vehicle (EV) batteries in the UK, by developing the infrastructure to collect and recycle EVs and their batteries.

Brill Power, a supplier of a world-leading battery intelligence platform, turned its breakthrough battery intelligence technology into a multimillion-pound business with support from the Technology Developer Accelerator Programme (TDAP). Hear how automotive industry insights, funding, and strategic guidance helped them move from lab research to real-world application.

Monolith AI, an AI software company, was a participant in the Technology Developer Accelerator Programme (TDAP), helping them to develop a solution specifically for the automotive industry whilst benefitting from grant funding, mentoring and networking opportunities.

About:Energy, a university spinout founded in 2022, transformed from a research-driven start-up into a market-ready battery design software business through support from the Technology Developer Accelerator Programme.

iCOMAT, a pioneer in advanced composites with its patented Rapid Tow Shearing (RTS) technology, successfully leveraged the Technology Developer Accelerator Programme (TDAP) to pivot its business model, form strategic partnerships, and scale operations.

The Tyre Collective has developed an innovative device that captures up to 80% of airborne tyre-wear particles at the source, turning the captured particles into reusable material, and - with support from the Technology Developer Accelerator Programme (TDAP) - has advanced its technology, secured further funding, and formed key strategic partnerships.

eShadow was an £8.5 million project which received £4.1 million in Government grant funding through the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK.