Clean Futures Accelerator – Challenge Support Workshop
22nd August 10:00 – 13:00

Challenge 1
Greener EV Components
Design or produce components which reduce embodied carbon across the vehicle lifecycle.

Challenge 2 –
Circular Economy of Transport
Design or manufacture solutions to reuse or recycle batteries and other vehicle components.
EVENT date / time
22nd August 2023 10:00 – 13:00
AUDIENCE
This workshop has been developed to support SMEs who:
- Are active in innovation and new product / process development.
- Are considering making an application to join the Clean Futures Accelerator programme.
- Wish to gain a better understanding of the Greener EV Components and/or Circular Economy of Transport challenge topics and applications.
- Wish to use BCIMO’s Rail Development and Test Site for the testing and demonstration phase of their project.
delivered by
The workshop will be facilitated by the Clean Futures Accelerator team from BCIMO.
An industry guest speaker will present on the supply chain challenges and opportunities associated with the Greener EV Components and/or Circular Economy of Transport challenge topics.
learning objectives
By the end of the workshop SMEs will have a comprehensive understanding of:
- The Greener EV Components and/or Circular Economy of Transport challenge topics and applications.
- The type of solutions that the market is looking for.
- The testing & demonstration facilities offered by BCIMO.
- How to complete the testing & demonstration section within the application form.
guest speakers
Angus Brummit-Brown – Senior Project Manager for Coventry Very light Rail, Coventry City Council
Mark Thompson – Managing Director, AceOn
agenda
The workshop has a 3-hour duration. Full agenda coming soon.
how to register
Please register to attend this workshop on our Contact Us page, making sure to specify the challenge topic you are registering for in the enquiry section.

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