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CAM Pathfinder

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Mobilise

Supporting ambitious early-stage businesses to become investment and market-ready​​

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An overview

The next step in the CAM rollout

The UK is at the forefront of Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM), with homegrown technologies driving smarter, safer, and more sustainable transport. From intelligent logistics to advanced public transport, UK innovators are shaping global standards and delivering real-world impact.

The CAM Pathfinder programme channels £150 million of investment to support the development and commercial rollout of CAM solutions—boosting innovation, jobs, and economic growth across the UK.

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Why Mobilise matters

  • £12.6 million total grant-funding, supporting over 100 businesses

  • +50% average increase in team headcount

  • Over £340 million raised in private investment by alumni cohorts 

  • Accelerate your route to market by up to 19 months

About this competition

This 16-month programme is targeted at UK-based SMEs, start-ups, and spinouts focused on developing zero-emission automotive and Connected & Automated Mobility (CAM) technologies, products, and services.

Delivered in two phases, Market Focus and Technology Validation, Mobilise combines a unique blend of grant-funding, mentoring, and networking opportunities to help you accelerate your technology to market and be better-positioned to attract future investment.

It offers:

  • Business strategy and commercialisation guidance and opportunities for technology development.
  • Mentoring in six strategic focus areas, delivered by independent business advisors and investors covering; commercial strategy, intellectual property management, investment-readiness, new product development, leadership, new-venture growth, and corporate and alumni networks.
  • Concept validation and testing including access to world-class CAM Testbed UK facilities.
  • Peer-to-peer learning, via a support network of like-minded, ambitious businesses.

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What's included

  • Technical validation via CAM Testbed UK facilities

  • Mentoring from independent businesses and investor networks

  • Networking with the automotive sector and peer entrepreneurs

  • Workshops on finance, IP, strategy, growth and more

Competition history

Visit the directory

Learn more about projects that have already secured funding through the CAM Pathfinder programme through the link below.

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Want to learn more?

To understand which competition is right for you - get in touch to speak to our Zenzic staff and we’ll be happy to help.

All grant-funding is subject to Ministerial and His Majesty’s Treasury approval and will be awarded in accordance with the Minimal Financial Assistance provision outlined in the Subsidy Control Act 2022.

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