Transport, mobility and aviation

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Transport, mobility and aviation are undergoing unprecedented change. From electrification and autonomous systems to advanced air mobility, low‑carbon propulsion, intelligent logistics and next‑generation infrastructure, the sector is rapidly shifting toward cleaner, safer and more connected movement.

 

But developing and commercialising breakthrough technologies in this space requires navigating complex regulation, certification, safety standards, major capital investment and evolving global markets.

 

Through Innovate UK Business Growth, delivered by Business West in the South West, we help transport and aviation innovators overcome these barriers and scale solutions that redefine the future of mobility.

 

Our innovation and growth specialists work alongside founders, engineers and operational teams to sharpen commercial strategies, unlock funding opportunities, validate market demand and connect businesses with the partners, testbeds and networks they need for real‑world deployment.

 

We support companies across the transport ecosystem to:

 

  1. Build clear market‑entry and growth strategies for new mobility solutions
  2. Strengthen investment readiness for capital‑intensive technologies
  3. Navigate regulatory and certification pathways across automotive, aviation and mobility systems
  4. Identify early adopters, test environments and consortium partners
  5. Develop scalable business models for infrastructure, fleet technologies and transport systems
  6. Overcome technical, operational and commercial blockers to accelerate deployment

 

Whether a business is developing autonomous platforms, electric propulsion systems, sustainable aviation technologies, fleet optimisation tools, logistics innovations or transport‑infrastructure solutions, our support helps them move from pioneering concepts to transformative, real‑world impact.

What our clients say about us

Sora Aviation - eVTOL aircraft

Bristol-based Sora Aviation is developing an Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft that can carry up to 30 people on short, affordable urban trips. With support from Innovate UK Business Growth, the company was able to partner with the Welding Institute, develop key partnerships in the US and explore the South Korean market, where it secured pre-orders for 20 aircraft. The company also secured more than £2.1m in grant funding.