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DRIVE35 Supplier Readiness and Transformation Fund

Government funded
Provided by West Midlands Combined Authority
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A new pilot programme for the automotive sector.

Delivered in partnership by:

West Midlands Combines Authority logo
Business Growth West Midlands logo

About the opportunity

The West Midlands Supplier Readiness and Transformation (SRT) programme is being developed as part of the national DRIVE35 initiative, which aims to accelerate the UK’s transition to electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing and strengthen the automotive sector. 

This programme will provide capital grants to support businesses in the West Midlands to scale, diversify, and build critical capacity for EV supply chains. 

The programme will be delivered by the West Midlands Combined Authority, funded by the Department for Business and Trade. 

The programme aims to: 

Support existing West Midlands automotive companies to scale and diversify into wider electrification value chains. 

Attract and grow new technology companies through inward investment. 

Register your interest

Read more about the national programme. Applications are not yet open for West Midlands businesses. 

Full eligibility criteria to be published. 

To register your interest, please complete the short form below. 

Contact us about this programme today.

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