Automotive Transformation Fund (ATF)

The Automotive Transformation Fund sits under Advanced Propulsion Centre UK's transformation pillar and provides capital support to industrialise zero-emission vehicle technologies in the UK. It is aimed at major manufacturing investment, including new or upgraded facilities, supply-chain infrastructure from battery materials to electric-motor manufacturing, and factory changes needed for EV production. The route is rolling and follows a two-stage process, with an expression of interest first and a full application afterwards. It is open to UK-registered businesses working in the zero-emission vehicle sector, and the award size is project-dependent rather than publicly capped in the record. The programme is managed by the Department for Business and Trade, with APC administering the application process. Applicants need to arrive with an industrial case that already makes sense at scale. The process is built for companies that can show why the investment matters to domestic manufacturing capacity, supply-chain resilience, or the UK EV transition. Because the call is continuous rather than round-based, preparation and timing matter more than chasing a deadline.

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.