by Olivia Brown | Mar 6, 2025 | Feature
On Tuesday 25 February 2025, eight innovative SMEs showcased their unique solutions for decarbonisation in the transport sector at BCIMO’s dedicated facility, the Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre. They were welcomed by an exclusive group of industry partners...
by Olivia Brown | Feb 3, 2025 | Insight
It’s been an incredibly busy few months for both the BCIMO team and the ten SMEs on Cohort 2 of the Clean Futures Accelerator programme, but it’s also incredibly exciting to see the culmination of their hard work as they put the final touches to their demonstrations…...
by Olivia Brown | Nov 11, 2024 | Insight
In October, BCIMO explored the first of its framework for innovation ‘cogs’, looking in-depth at challenges and opportunities within the rail industry, and how its new Commercial Investment Hub model will aim to facilitate innovation. This month it highlights the role...
by Olivia Brown | Sep 2, 2024 | Feature
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 | May 28, 2024 | Feature
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...