The competition is open to niche vehicle manufacturers, system suppliers and design/engineering or technology organisations active in the UK specialist and low volume manufacturing sector who wish to collaborate on innovative, industry-led projects. 

Applicants must be able to evidence that an appropriate stage of development or technology readiness has already been achieved to meet the project entry criteria. For Production Readiness projects the consortium should already have demonstrated the concept at first mule or prototype level and are now aiming to take it towards a production-intent level, including demonstration on a zero emission UK niche vehicle.

Applications can only be submitted online through the NVN Funding Gateway.

There is also a short online video available which provides an introduction and overview of the competition to help you decide if it is suitable for you. This is available to view below.

The deadline for bid submission is 24th April 2023, at 17:00hrs GMT.

We look forward to receiving your submissions.

Competition Documents and Support

The competition briefing documents are available to view and download here.

For competition queries and support please contact us here.

For technical support, or help submitting your application via the Funding Gateway, you can contact us here.

Please note

You must be a member of the Niche Vehicle Network to access the NVN Funding Gateway and to apply for the competition. If you are not, you can join NVN for free here.