Benham Publishing Businesss Magazines December 2013 | Page 42

SponsoredFeature EValu8 Transport Innovations– supporting low carbon transport growth EValu8 specialise in low carbon transport solutions and support organisations to make more sustainable transport choices. We are specialists in Electric Vehicles and alternative fuel technology, are running the government’s ‘plugged in places’ scheme (PIP) and have installed over 450 electric vehicle charging points in the East of England and manage the Source East network. Innovation Voucher grant support EValu8 Transport Innovations are running an innovation voucher grant scheme in the East of England to encourage the region’s companies to develop new products, services and ideas across the broad area of low carbon transport. The vouchers provide easy-to-access funding, supported by the European Union, to encourage innovation and business growth in a risk free environment. The vouchers allow businesses to access specialist consultancy up to the value of £1,000; this consultancy can be provided by universities, research institutes, consultancies, or one of your own suppliers, to support innovation by your business. 42 INSPIRE How do I apply? What types of project are eligible for voucher funding? We have seen a wide range of exciting ideas so far through the scheme and are keen to fund more from other organisations. Some of the ideas we have already funded relate specifically to low carbon transport, including projects around electric bikes and vehicles, more efficient engines, lightweighting vehicles. Other projects have been in the wider application, including car route mapping software to minimise emissions and product packaging developments to reduce the number of lorries required to transport goods. All applications for vouchers from companies will be managed by EValu8 through the short, and easy to complete, application form available on their website – www.evalu8-ti.org.uk. Vouchers are going fast, so apply now to take advantage of the funding to support your business needs. If you have a great idea which you are not sure qualifies, please get in touch with us anyway. We would be delighted to have an informal discussion with you about eligibility. Full details of the scheme and application guidance can be found at www.evalu8-ti.org.uk For more information: contact us at 01707 284742 or email [email protected].