This year, the competition is seeking proposals which focus on:
- Airport Decarbonisation: innovative ideas to support the development of airport ground infrastructure for zero emission aircraft or to support airport operations transition to zero emission.
- Local Transport Decarbonisation: innovative ideas that accelerate the decarbonisation of local transport systems, demonstrating an understanding of the needs of local areas and communities, whilst also having the potential to be scaled-up across the UK in the future.
- Future of Freight: innovative ideas that address the opportunities and challenges faced by the Freight and Logistics sector and its supporting services, as outlined in DfT’s Future of Freight plan.
- Maritime Decarbonisation: innovative ideas for maritime solutions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions by the UK’s maritime sector, as set out in the Clean Maritime Plan, and support the transition to Net Zero by 2050.
- Connectivity, AI and Digital Twins: innovative ideas that combine Artificial Intelligence, Digital Twins and/or Digital Connectivity together to enable a resilient transport system delivering cheaper, cleaner, and quicker journeys for all.
- Open Call: innovative ideas that have the potential to address a UK transport challenge, across all modes, challenges and technology areas.
Last year’s competition saw 67 projects awarded funding, creating jobs and growing the economy across the UK.
TRIG is now in its tenth year, with over £12m awarded to 361 projects since 2014. Previous winners have developed a range pioneering of initiatives including an app that uses augmented reality to help visually impaired passengers get around rail stations, kite-powered tug boats to reduce emissions and drones to deliver packages in hard-to-reach areas.
