The TRIG competition enables the DfT to fully fund proof-of-concept research projects supporting innovative ideas or concepts that facilitate a better transport system. 

Deadline for applications is 23:59 on the 15 January 2023. Before the closing date you will be able to access two support webinars, one on 19 December 2022 and one on 5 January 2023.

TRIG projects must have an innovative aspect, including products used creatively outside their original intended use. For the TRIG 2022/23 call, early proof-of-concept research projects are welcomed in areas not exclusive to:

• Decarbonisation
• Traffic congestion
• Improving air quality
• Sustainable energy sources
• Testing and implementation of emerging technologies (e.g., automation)
• Efficiency and optimisation of cross-modal freight and logistics systems
• Use of data and data sharing between private actors and public and private sectors to design and optimise systems

As part of the 2022/23 TRIG competition, the DfT welcomes projects that support the government's commitment to supporting innovation in the freight sector to overcome real-world freight problems. Their aim is that the call attracts bids that deliver the Future of Freight vision for a freight and logistics sector that is cost-efficient, reliable, resilient, environmentally sustainable and valued by society.

The Connected Places Catapult will offer awards of up to £30K to drive innovative solutions aligned with the Future of Freight plan. 

More information about TRIG, including how to apply for the grant, can be found via these platforms:

• DfT LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/department-for-transport_do-you-have-an-idea-that-could-revolutionise-activity-7008052929798512640-XA-j?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
• CPC opportunity page with Jesse Norman video: https://cp.catapult.org.uk/opportunity/transport-research-and-innovation-grants-2022/
• Application page: https://community.cp.catapult.org.uk/en/page/trig-2022-en
• The press-notice : https://www.gov.uk/government/news/nearly-2-million-for-tech-start-ups-to-drive-growth-and-innovation-building-on-use-of-ai-rescue-drones-and-magnetic-train-tech