Advanced Propulsion Centre - Technology Developer Accelerator Programme (TDAP)
Product Description:
Our Technology Developer Accelerator Programme (TDAP) is here to help accelerate early-stage transport technology concepts to market. Through TDAP, we provide up to £170,000 of combined grant funding, technical support and business mentoring to help start-ups, spinouts and SMEs bring their innovations to life.
Over an 17-month phased programme, we work with businesses to give their innovations the boost they need. Alongside grant funding for technology development, participants work with the APC and our delivery partners to focus on five key areas of development: new product development, market strategy, intellectual property management, investor readiness and networking.
Area of Expertise:
Business support through funding and mentoring
Eligibility:
TDAP supports ambitious UK-based micro, small and medium-sized companies that can benefit from programme activities, APC engagement and programme team expertise.
Applicants must be developing an innovative automotive-related technology, product or service which could support the shift to zero-emission vehicles or to net-zero carbon automotive products.
Districts:
- Leicester City
- Blaby
- Charnwood
- Oadby and Wigston
- Melton
- Harborough
- Northwest Leicestershire
- Bosworth and Hinckley