4th October 2021
Transport Minister Trudy Harrison has announced that industry entrepreneurs and innovators pioneering new ways of creating a better transport system will see their ideas brought to life thanks to government funding.
Up to 53 projects will be awarded a share of £1.95 million in Department for Transport funding. Past winners include a purifying system to lower virus transmission on trains, a portable charger for use at remote locations, and a battery cooling system.
Transport Minister Trudy Harrison said:
“Backing innovation is a priority for us and I’m delighted to be supporting Britain’s entrepreneurs, as they help us to ensure people can travel at ease and to solve the complex task of decarbonising our transport system.”
“This is vital as we look ahead to a greener and safer transport future that will create jobs right across the UK.”
The government-backed projects will put the UK on the road to a greener transport future, supporting innovation, particularly ahead of COP26 taking place in the Autumn of 2021 in Glasgow.
