{"id":71582,"date":"2020-02-11T14:28:14","date_gmt":"2020-02-11T14:28:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/?p=71582"},"modified":"2020-02-11T14:28:14","modified_gmt":"2020-02-11T14:28:14","slug":"simulate-project-smes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/construction-technology-news\/simulate-project-smes\/71582\/","title":{"rendered":"Project calls on SMEs to deliver innovative air quality and mobility solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>The SIMULATE project is on the lookout for SMEs to deliver innovative solutions to combat challenges in sustainable mobility and air quality<\/h2>\n<p>The SIMULATE (Smart, Infrastructure &amp; Mobility Urban Laboratory and Test Environment) project have today (11 February) released information about a set of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/planning-construction-news\/amey-roadside-air-quality\/60423\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">air quality<\/a> and mobility challenges that they are seeking solutions for from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/tag\/sme\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SME market<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Project lead <a href=\"https:\/\/www.staffordshire.gov.uk\/Homepage.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Staffordshire County Council<\/a>, in partnership with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amey.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amey<\/a>, secured \u00a31.975m of funding from ADEPT and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/organisations\/department-for-transport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DfT<\/a> as part of the ADEPT SMART Places Live Labs programme back in 2019.<\/p>\n<p>Working alongside Keele University and the <a href=\"https:\/\/cp.catapult.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Connected Places Catapult<\/a>, the SIMULATE project aims to provide the environment and framework for innovative SMEs with new solutions to trial and incubate their concepts, with the ultimate aim of them being adopted onto the local and strategic road network.<\/p>\n<h3>SIMULATE\u2019s four mobility challenges are focused on tackling sustainable transport problems within a rural county:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Clean Community<\/strong> \u2013 connecting communities with quick and carbon-neutral mobility options<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dynamic Connections<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 providing a service that connects both urban and rural dwellings with critical amenities<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rapid Transit<\/strong> \u2013 delivering a rapid point-to-point solution that takes into consideration the volume of users at different times throughout the day<\/li>\n<li><strong>Integration and Behavioural Change\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 seeking solutions to address the shift in attitudes and behaviours that are needed when moving from single-use and private vehicles to a different mobility model.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The SIMULATE project is also looking for solutions that can be deployed to tackle air pollution in areas with poor quality in Staffordshire, with three AQMAs selected as test environments for trialling new solutions.<\/p>\n<h3>Transport innovation and community improvement<\/h3>\n<p>Staffordshire County Council\u2019s cabinet member for highways and transport Helen Fisher, said: \u201cThe SIMULATE project is exciting not just for Staffordshire but for transport innovation and community improvement nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have a strong working relationship with Keele University through our deal and with Amey as our highways delivery partner and look forward to completing this partnership with industry experts Connected Places Catapult.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cInnovative solutions can improve efficiency both for highways managers and residents, drive down costs and improve air quality leading to better health.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is fantastic to be able to use the \u2018small town\u2019 that exists as part of the university campus to create the living laboratory whilst at the same time benefiting local small business and students\u2019 research.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe look forward to discovering from the successful SMEs how new technologies can be used and how they complement each other to improve community highways and road users\u2019 experiences and their health.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Giving SMEs the opportunity<\/h3>\n<p>Sunita Dulai, head of business improvement at Amey, commented: \u201cSIMULATE is a fantastic programme that is giving SMEs the opportunity to showcase and further develop their innovative solutions to the mobility challenges that have been identified in Staffordshire.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWorking in collaboration with the SIMULATE partners and SMEs will enable us to tackle the connectivity and environmental challenges the industry and our communities are facing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Giles Perkins, programme director for Live Labs, added: \u201cThe SIMULATE initiative, as part of the wider Live Labs programme, represents a major opportunity for innovators to play a key role in rapidly accelerating technology solutions in the local roads space.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe look forward to seeing exciting ideas in practice in Staffordshire.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>SIMULATE project winners<\/h3>\n<p>Prospective entrants looking to apply to be involved with the SIMULATE project can find out more information about the challenges and the requirements needed to apply here\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.simulate-adeptlivelabs.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.simulate-adeptlivelabs.co.uk\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>SMEs have until 27 March 2020 to submit their ideas and will be selected through an outcome-focused bidding process, culminating in a dragon\u2019s den style event. Successful entrants will be provided with a bespoke six-month incubation programme to develop their solution, with product development and technical mentorship. Successful SME\u2019s will then have the opportunity to secure funding for live trials within the programme.<\/p>\n<p>Once the challenges close, a shortlist of participants will be invited to a \u2018dragons\u2019 den\u2019 event to present their solution to a panel of experts from the partnership. 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