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Transport Research and Innovation Grants (TRIG)

TRIG — Cohort 19

Supports United Kingdom transport innovators through feasibility work and practical proof of concept development resources.

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Transport Research and Innovation Grants (TRIG) Cohort 19 is the 2026 cycle of a Department for Transport programme delivered by Connected Places Catapult. Cohort 19 makes £2,385,000 available across up to 53 projects, with individual grants capped at £45,000. All awards are 100% funded — applicants do not need to provide any match funding. Since the programme launched, 474 projects have been fund…

What this grant funds

Feasibility studies, proofs of concept, or prototypes for innovative transport solutions tested in laboratory or relevant real-world environments. TRL 2–4 scope.

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.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
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.£2.4M
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: cp.catapult.org.uk