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DRIVE35 Demonstrate

DRIVE35 Demonstrate

Funds automotive teams developing zero-emission demonstration vehicles from research through commercial scale-up.

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DRIVE35 Demonstrate is a competitive grant program administered by the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), a Coventry-based organization co-funded by UK government and industry whose mission is to accelerate the UK automotive sector's transition to net-zero. The Demonstrate competition targets the mid-stage of the development pipeline, funding the construction of a product or process demonstrator wi…

What this grant funds

Zero-emission vehicle innovations, manufacturing competitiveness, and 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.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.16 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.9–12 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