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DRIVE35 Collaborate

DRIVE35 Collaborate

Supports industry consortia advancing zero-emission vehicle technologies toward manufacturing commercialization.

Between cyclesAdvanced Propulsion Centre UKUnited Kingdom
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DRIVE35 Collaborate is the largest-scale competitive grant stream within the Advanced Propulsion Centre's DRIVE35 program, targeting late-stage, consortium-led R&D projects that are ready to transition from technology development to commercial deployment in the UK automotive sector. APC, headquartered at the University of Warwick campus in Coventry, operates in co-funding partnership with Innovate…

What this grant funds

Zero-emission vehicles, manufacturing competitiveness, software-defined vehicles / E/E architectures.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.23 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.18–36 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.apcuk.co.uk