DRIVE35 – Mobilise
Closing Date: 02/02/2026
This accelerator supports UK-based start-ups, SMEs and spinouts developing early-stage zero-emission mobility or Connected and Automated Mobility technologies and seeking to advance their concepts toward investment and market readiness.
DRIVE35 – Mobilise is a 12-month accelerator supporting UK-based SMEs, start-ups and spinouts developing zero-emission automotive and Connected & Automated Mobility technologies, products and services.
The programme is delivered in two phases, Market Focus and Technology Validation, and combines grant funding, mentoring and networking to support progress toward market entry and future investment.
Projects should enter at TRL 2-5 and MRL 1-3 with the potential to advance to TRL 3-6 and MRL 2-4 by the end of the programme, in line with published Automotive Technology and Manufacturing Readiness Levels.
| Funding body | Department for Business and Trade (DBT) |
|---|---|
| Maximum value | £174,000 |
| Reference ID | S54856 |
| Category | Environment Business Support Research & Development Transport, Infrastructure & Communications (ICT) |
| Fund or call | Fund |