The Department for Transport is offering funding for the development of technology, products and services that could make a real difference to the future of the UK's transport network. The TRIG funding is worth £1.85m and could be awarded to as many as 60 projects to develop early stage research projects designed to support new ideas to create a better transport system.

TRIG, powered by Connected Places Catapult, supports future leaders in transport innovation by awarding 100% funding for the development of new technology, allowing innovators to either succeed or fail fast. The programme also provides a collaborative space for innovators, allowing academics, SMEs and large businesses to work with DfT's policy teams on realising shared goals. The grants are around £30,000 each.

For this round of the TRIG programme, DfT is particularly interested in solutions that address the following challenges:

• Local Transport Decarbonisation
• Maritime Decarbonisation
• The Future of Freight
• Transport Resilience to Severe Weather and Flooding
• Improving the Rail Passenger Experience

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Deadline for applications 15th January 2023.