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The Niche Vehicle Research & Development Programme (NVN)

Morgan 3 Wheeler launched Geneva 2011The Niche Vehicle Network is an independent association of over 100 niche vehicle manufacturers, specialist technology companies and supply chain. Established in 2005, the Network is free to join and all events free to attend.  Any relevant company can apply but members must be accepted by the NVN Executive and meet the membership criteria. Email us for more details

Supported by the Technology Strategy Board, the Office for Low Emission Vehicle and the Department for Business Innovation and Skills the Niche Vehicle R&D Programme provides support and grant funding to groups of UK companies active in the niche vehicle sector.

It promotes the development and application of new technology, by bringing together independent vehicle manufacturers, system suppliers, automotive technology companies and HEIs, to collaborate on the innovative application of technologies in low-volume vehicle production.  Since its inception in 2008, the programme has been a catalyst for over 104 different business collaborations and has assisted the development of 11 prototype vehicles and 3 process improvement projects. 

Picture - the Morgan 3 Wheeler launched at Geneva 2011

The programme is  managed by Cenex, Centre of Excellence in Low Carbon & Fuel Cell Technologies.

Read more about our projects and some completed vehicles developed as part of our research and development programme.

Login to the NVN members area which contains more information not accessible to the general public. 

If you would like to be a member please register via our application form to access members resources, sign up for events and more.

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Niche Vehicle R&D Competition - NOW OPEN

01/05/2013 13:08:37 - Niche Vehicle R&D Competition - NOW OPEN

The 2013 Niche Vehicle R&D Competition is now Open.

The programme is providing up to £1.35m for niche vehicle manufacturers, suppliers and technology organisations who wish to collaborate on innovative, industry-led projects focussing on developing and demonstrating vehicle or system level road-vehicle technology in the following categories:

  • Improved Fuel Efficiency & Carbon Reduction
  • Weight Reduction & Recyclability

Projects must be industry led, aim to support the growth and competitiveness of the independent niche vehicle sector and demonstrate the developed technology at either vehicle or system level.

The first step to applying for grant funding is to submit a request for an Application Pack and a unique project identification number from nvn@cenex.co.uk

Application forms can be requested until 1200 on the 3rd June.

On receipt of the Application Pack, please read it through thoroughly and contact nvn@cenex.co.uk if you have any queries.

Your final proposal should be sent to nvn@cenex.co.uk by Midnight on the 7th July.

Late proposals will not be accepted – no exceptions.

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