Transport Pathfinder Innovation Programme Briefing

DesignAge Institute at the Royal College of Art was established in 2020 to support the UK Government’s Grand Challenge on Ageing and is funded by Research England.The Institute is comprised of the Royal College of Art's Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design, the National Innovation Centre for Ageing at Newcastle University, University of Oxford’s Institute of Population Ageing, the International Longevity Centre and Design Museum.

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Calling innovators in transport solutions for an ageing population: Apply for up to £120K funding support from Design Age Institute.

<h3>Reimagining transport for an ageing population</h3>Do you have an inspirational, life-enhancing idea, prototype, or plan to reimagine how transport options in the UK can better support a rapidly ageing population to stay connected, active, and independent for longer? If so, join our virtual briefing event introducing our new <a href="https://designage.org/application/transport-pathfinder" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Transport Pathfinder Innovation Programme</a>, with up to £120k available per project. The deadline for applications is midday on Monday 27 February. <h3>About this event </h3>Attendees will:<ul><li>Meet Design Age Institute’s team of experts including Director Colum Lowe and our Design Managers Andy Cripps, Fiona Myles, and Melanie Andrews</li><li>Hear more about the competition, the kinds of projects we are looking for, and how to submit a strong application </li><li>Q&A with the team </li></ul>For those unable to attend the live event, a recording will be posted <a href="https://designage.org/application/transport-pathfinder" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">on our website</a>. We will send out the zoom link and joining instructions for the event to all those who have booked in advance of the event. <h3>About the Programme </h3>Funded by <a href="https://www.ukri.org/councils/innovate-uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Innovate UK</a>, the UK's Innovation agency, Design Age Institute’s <a href="https://designage.org/application/transport-pathfinder" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Transport Pathfinder Innovation Programme </a>invites innovators, businesses and entrepreneurs from across the UK to propose transport solutions at ideation stage or beyond, are commercially viable, demonstrate creativity and innovation, and are distinctive and can be supported towards market by investment in good design. Approximately one third of older people in the UK report unmet travel needs, which worsen with progressing age (<a href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/309892443_The_unmet_travel_needs_of_the_older_population_a_review_of_the_literature" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Luiu et al, 2016</a>). There is a pressing need for innovation and scalable approaches that can meet the increasing demand for multiple transport options that are safe, affordable, sustainable and desirable. Whether on foot, wheels or tracks, good design has the potential to help transform how we socialise, work, and navigate the cities, towns, offices, neighbourhoods and homes of our future selves. Please note that a separate competition focused on Personal Mobility solutions will be announced later in Spring 2023. Please <a href="https://rca.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=e49950ca8da317996bcfc44a3&id=d2ff5fdc16" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">subscribe to our mailing list </a>to receive the latest updates on how to apply. <h3>Find out more and apply </h3>Check your eligibility and read the <a href="https://designage.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Transport-Pathfinder-Application-Notes_Jan-23_FINAL.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Application Notes</a> and <a href="https://designage.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Transport-Pathfinder-Terms-and-conditions_Jan-2023_Final.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Terms &amp; Conditions</a> on designage.org.Following the briefing, those wishing to progress will be able to book one of two workshop sessions with Design Age Institute’s team to help develop their application. Space is limited, if you would like to express an interest in attending a workshop <a href="https://forms.gle/ZyZj4gJjWjsSnSz58" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">please add your details here</a>. If you have any questions please contact Melanie Andrews, Design Manager at melanie.andrews@rca.ac.uk. Find out more about <a href="http://designage.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Design Age Institute</a>. Social - follow us @DesignAge_ on Twitter, Instagram &amp; LinkedIn and <a href="https://rca.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=e49950ca8da317996bcfc44a3&id=d2ff5fdc16" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">sign up to receive all the latest news</a> and opportunities from Design Age Institute.

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