by Olivia Brown | Sep 2, 2024 | Clean Futures, Clean Futures Accelerator, Technologies of the Future
The wait is finally over as the second cohort of innovators on the Clean Futures Accelerator arrived at the Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre (VLRNIC) this week to embark on their six-month programme of technical and commercial support, beginning with an...
by Olivia Brown | Aug 23, 2024 | Areas of Focus, Clean Futures
As a research and technology organisation (RTO), BCIMO works with a range of organisations to deliver core products, services and programmes to help shape and accelerate innovation within rail and the wider transport industry. Within its vision, the organisation has...
by Olivia Brown | Jun 25, 2024 | Challenges & Opportunities of the Future, Clean Futures Accelerator, Technologies of the Future
On 15th June 2023, a group of key stakeholders met to discuss and decide upon the core challenges from across the automotive and rail industries that would be posed to first year applicants to the Clean Futures Accelerator programme. As they now deliberate on the...
by Olivia Brown | May 28, 2024 | Clean Futures Accelerator, Events, Meeting & Event Spaces, Technologies of the Future
Following on from the success of Cohort 1 of the Clean Futures Accelerator programme, prospective Cohort 2 SMEs visited BCIMO this week for an in-depth workshop to explore both the process of applying and the facilities available to those innovating for the rail...
by Olivia Brown | May 13, 2024 | Challenges & Opportunities of the Future, Clean Futures Accelerator, Rail Development & Test Site, Technologies of the Future
With a new life and livery, the iconic Midland Metro Class T69 vehicle – originally designated ‘Tram 16’ – embarks on an exciting journey into the future. Following refreshment work by the engineering team at BCIMO, it is to become a hub for innovative sustainable...
by Olivia Brown | May 3, 2024 | Clean Futures Accelerator, Meeting & Event Spaces, Rail Development & Test Site, Technologies of the Future
Today was most definitely a landmark day for the Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO), as they held an exclusive ‘Demonstration Day’ event to showcase a range of SME innovations from the first cohort of the Clean Futures Accelerator programme....
