UKCAAR Feasibility Sprint

UKCAAR Feasibility Sprint sits under Advanced Propulsion Centre UK and funds academic-led research that supports the UK's transition to zero-emission vehicles. The call is funded by the Department for Business and Trade and administered by APC UK, with a clear focus on early feasibility rather than full-scale development. The programme awards £30,000 to £90,000 per project from a £330,000 annual pool. It runs annually, is limited to UK-registered academic institutions as lead applicants, and allows UK or international industry partners to join. Industrial partners must match the academic funding, although in-kind contributions are accepted. The sector focus is zero-emission vehicles and manufacturing competitiveness. The best fit is a university-led team with a tightly scoped research question and an industrial partner that can carry the result into application. APC's structure rewards a short, disciplined sprint with a clear relevance to the vehicle transition and a believable partner role on the industry side. The strongest bids make the feasibility work feel specific enough to matter and narrow enough to finish cleanly.

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