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UKCAAR Feasibility Sprint

UKCAAR Feasibility Sprint

Funds United Kingdom academic teams for feasibility studies advancing zero-emission automotive innovation.

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The UKCAAR Feasibility Sprint is a competitive grant programme funded by the UK Department for Business and Trade and administered by the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK. It supports UK academic institutions conducting early-stage research that advances the country's transition to zero-emission vehicles. The 2025-26 cycle drew from a £330,000 total pool, with individual awards ranging from £30,000 t…

What this grant funds

Zero-emission vehicle technologies, manufacturing competitiveness, future vehicle innovation aligned with DRIVE35 themes.

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.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.6 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.7 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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.£330K
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.apcuk.co.uk