CAM innovators encouraged to apply for £15k of government RTO funding

The Smart Mobility Living Lab (SMLL) is urging organisations invested in the Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) sector to apply for a £15K Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) grant for 100% of eligible costs. The funds are provided by Innovate UK as part of its Innovate Edge RTO Scheme, which TRL participates in and is offering up its SMLL testbed as part of the investment opportunity. All projects must be completed by the end of March in the same financial year.

This level of research funding is ideal for CAM start-ups who are conducting proof of concept work, including basic testing and developmental work at SMLL. Grant winners will also be able to employ SMLL as advisers, to help them describe a future feasibility study, determine success metrics, identify opportunities for research and development, identify and build partnerships, collaboration, and more. Any CAM organisation can apply if they are an Innovate UK Edge client, and they have fewer than 500 UK-based employees.

“We are proud to participate in the Innovate Edge RTO Scheme,” says Thomas Tompkin, Head of Network, infrastructure and Operations at SMLL. “Grants like this are important to help small start-ups thrive, and to allow them to develop the innovative automated technologies that will define our futures. This is what the SMLL testbed was built for – to encourage, evolve, grow and expand the Connected & Automated Mobility ecosystem,” he continues.

All SMLL activities play a role in positioning the UK ahead of other countries as investors in CAM, as London is the best place to do real-world, city testing. The SMLL testbed is built to help companies test faster, cost-effectively and more efficiently.

Learn more about the Innovate Edge RTO Scheme and apply here: