About the event

This webinar is for organisations interested in applying to the CAM Pathfinder: Demonstrate competition. The competition provides up to £20 million to fund technology-focused R&D projects that develop and validate CAM-enabling products and services closer to market readiness.

If you are a technology developer, engineering consultancy, or service provider working on systems that enable self-driving vehicle operations, this session will guide you through the competition’s funding opportunity and expectations.

What is the funding for?

The competition funds collaborative projects that:

• Trial mature CAM technologies in live or realistic operational settings.
• Develop and validate operational and commercial models for future large-scale CAM deployment.
• Define key roles and responsibilities, including Authorised Self-Driving Entity (ASDE) and No-User-in-Charge Operator (NUiCO).
• Demonstrate the benefits of CAM services for passengers, freight, and local economies.
• Demonstrate the benefits of CAM services for passengers, freight, and local economies.

Projects must request between £2 million and £4 million in grant funding, last 18 to 24 months, and start by 1 June 2026.

Where does the funding come from?

This competition is funded by the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV) and delivered by Innovate UK in partnership with Zenzic. Together, these organisations aim to position the UK as a leading market for safe, secure, and commercially viable CAM operations.

Why attend?

Join this webinar to:

• Understand the scope, eligibility, and assessment criteria of the competition.
• Hear from Government, Innovate UK, and Zenzic about what they’re looking for in successful applications.
• Learn how to design trials that demonstrate real-world commercial and operational readiness.
• Network with potential partners and collaborators to strengthen your proposal.

Competition dates

• Opens: 20/10/2025
• Closes: 17/12/2025 (11:00 am UK time)
• Applicants notified: 30/03/2026
• Project start date: 01/06/2026