February 28, 2023

Aurrigo International plc

Aurrigo International and University of Ottawa sign Industry Innovation Collaboration Agreement

Aurrigo International plc (AIM: AURR, the “Company” or “Aurrigo”), a leading international provider of transport technology solutions, announces that it has signed an “Industry Innovation Collaboration Agreement” with the University of Ottawa, Canada. 

The Agreement is the first Canadian academic partnership for Aurrigo and aims to develop a strong talent pipeline between the University of Ottawa and the Company. The partnership will connect Aurrigo with the University’s leading-edge researchers, students, and facilities, including its “Smart Connected Vehicles Innovation Centre”, which is in the heart of Ottawa’s Kanata North Technology Park – Canada’s largest technology hub.

The partnership will encourage innovation through industry and academia co-creation projects, giving students valuable skills and real-world learning experiences. It will give Aurrigo access to the University’s expertise and research around the connectivity, physical and cyber security, decision-making and sustainability of autonomous vehicles and networks. It will be an ongoing venture between Aurrigo and the University of Ottawa.

David Keene, CEO of Aurrigo, commented:

“The University of Ottawa is a leader in research that supports the connected car and autonomous vehicle ecosystem. We are looking forward to being involved in the development and innovation of what is recognized as one of the top technology hubs in Canada. The partnership will enable us to help train the next generation of connected car and autonomous vehicle engineers, as well as to access the University’s high-quality research and thought leadership.”  

Guy Levesque, Associate Vice-President, Innovation, Partnerships and Entrepreneurship, University of Ottawa, added:

“As the latest industry partner for the Smart Connected Vehicles Innovation Centre and the University, we welcome the opportunity to work closely with Aurrigo, a global leader in autonomous transportation technology. The high-impact combination of experiential learning experiences for our students and the solution-oriented collaborative research will be the most valuable outcomes from this partnership.” 

For further enquiries:

Aurrigo International plcMiles Garner, Sales and Marketing Director	+44 (0) 2476 635 818
Instinctif Partners (Media relations)Rozi Morris, Tim McCall, Isadora Pegler	+44 (0)20 7457 2020aurrigo@instinctif.com

About Aurrigo 

Aurrigo is a leading international provider of transport technology solutions. Headquartered in Coventry, UK, it designs, engineers, manufactures and supplies autonomous vehicles and OEM products to the automotive and transport industries, particularly focusing on aviation. It is highly regarded as a specialist in autonomous and semi-autonomous technology solutions for the aviation, ground handling and cargo industries. Aurrigo has developed six types of autonomous vehicle to date, which can be utilised to reduce costs, resolve operational issues and tackle labour shortages, whilst also improving sustainability. Aurrigo has three divisions, Automotive Technology, Autonomous Technology and Aviation Technology. For more information, see www.aurrigo.com

About the University of Ottawa 

The University of Ottawa is among Canada’s top research universities. uOttawa benefits from its unique location in the heart of Nation’s Capital to promote dynamic research collaboration and leverage Ottawa’s government laboratories and policymakers. Its satellite campus in Kanata-North – Canada’s largest tech hub – drives innovative partnerships with the tech industry and healthcare innovators. uOttawa researchers are world leaders in photonics, next generation networks, vascular and cardiovascular health, brain and mental health, the Francophonie, public policy and social justice. uOttawa is home to over 20 research centres and institutes and more than 25 core facilities cutting across faculties and disciplines. Research and innovation at uOttawa are founded on excellence, relevance and impact and is conducted in the spirit of equity, diversity, and inclusion. For more information, see: https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/

About the Smart Connected Vehicles Innovation Centre

The University of Ottawa launched the Smart Connected Vehicles Innovation Centre (SCVIC) in October 2021 in collaboration with the Faculty of Engineering. Located in uOttawa’s Kanata North campus, this exciting new facility focuses on research related to the connectivity, sustainability, and physical and cyber security of vehicles and networks. A cost-effective experimentation and testing centre plus collaboration-oriented space, the SCVIC serves as a catalyst and nucleus for connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) innovation and tech development. The Centre also enhances the existing CAV ecosystem in Ottawa by providing added research capacity, leadership, agility, and multi-layered collaboration for stakeholders and partners. For more information, please visit: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-engineering/smart-connected-vehicles-innovation-centre

As we celebrate 30 years in automotive technology, we look back at the incredible innovations that have revolutionized how we move around. From vehicles with little or no electronic modules and software through to today’s hybrid and electric vehicles and now onto autonomous technology, our industry has come a long way since we first opened our doors.

But as we look to the future, we are filled with optimism about the next 30 years. The rise of autonomous technologies promises to transform transportation as we know it, making travel safer, more efficient, and more sustainable. And as we see the incredible advancements being made in aviation, we can only imagine what the future holds for our industry in automated baggage and cargo handling.

The future is bright for those of us who are dedicated to innovation and progress. And we are proud to be part of this exciting journey.

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An A rating indicates a ‘very good’ overall approach and responsibility to ensure the company acts in line with expected standards for environmental, social and governance matters. 

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Aurrigo International plc (AIM: AURR, the “Company” or “Aurrigo”), a leading international provider of transport technology solutions announces that it has been awarded a grant for approximately £0.7m through Innovate UK and the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles’ (“CCAV”) Commercialising Connected and Automated Mobility (“CAM”) competition.

As part of the Sunderland Advanced Mobility Shuttle (“SAMS”) project, Aurrigo is being funded to provide three self-driving zero-emission Auto-Shuttles, which will transport passengers between Sunderland Interchange, Sunderland Royal Hospital and the University of Sunderland City Campus. The project will research, build, trial and evaluate the deployment of a highly automated, remotely supervised, zero-emission passenger mobility service within the City of Sunderland.

Development work is expected to commence in March, with the aim of demonstrating a sustainable commercial service during 2024.

The SAMS project has been awarded a combined £3m in grant funding, which has been matched by industry contributions to bring total funding to £5.5m. Aurrigo is partnering with Sunderland City Council, Busways Travel Services Ltd, Angoka Ltd, Newcastle University, Swansea University, and BAI Communications.

The UK Government is awarding £42m to seven projects through the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles’ Commercialising Connected and Automated Mobility competition.

Prof. David Keene, CEO of Aurrigo, commented:

“This grant enables us to build three brand new, bespoke Auto-Shuttles for the SAMS project. This programme will be a great opportunity to demonstrate the capabilities of Auto-Shuttle and we are pleased to be partnering with Sunderland City Council to prove the viability of a sustainable, automated public transport service.”

Business Secretary Grant Shapps, said:

“In just a few years’ time, the business of self-driving vehicles could add tens of billions to our economy and create tens of thousands of jobs across the UK. This is a massive opportunity to drive forward our priority to grow the economy, which we are determined to seize.

“The support we are providing today will help our transport and technology pioneers steal a march on the global competition, by turning their bright ideas into market-ready products sooner than anyone else.”

Liz St Louis, Director of Smart Cities at Sunderland City Council, added:

“Leveraging the power of 5G technology and Sunderland’s leading smart city infrastructure, the focus of our ambitious project partners is underpinned by an ethos of leaving no one and nowhere behind.”

“Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAVs) will provide huge social, industrial and economic benefits across the world and we’re hugely optimistic about a technology-fuelled future, powered by local expertise, right here in Sunderland.”

Self-driving vehicles could revolutionise public transport and passenger travel, especially for those who don’t drive, better connect rural communities and reduce road collisions caused by human error. Forecasts predict that by 2035, 40% of new UK car sales will have self-driving capabilities, with a total market value for connected and automated mobility worth £41.7 billion to the UK. This could create nearly 40,000 skilled jobs in connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technology.

The government is also committed to introducing legislation that will enable the safe and timely rollout of self-driving vehicles on UK roads. Under a proposed ‘safety ambition’ for self-driving vehicles to be equivalent in safety to a competent and careful human driver, and vehicles will need to meet certain standards to be allowed to ‘self-drive’ on the roads throughout the lifetime of the vehicle. 

Organisations overseeing self-driving vehicles could face sanctions if standards are not maintained.

For further enquiries:

Aurrigo International plc Miles Garner, Sales and Marketing Director	+44 2476 635 818
Instinctif Partners (Media relations) Rozi Morris, Tim McCall, Isadora Pegler	+44 (0)20 7457 2020 aurrigo@instinctif.com

About Aurrigo

Aurrigo is a leading international provider of transport technology solutions. Headquartered in Coventry, UK, it designs, engineers, manufactures and supplies autonomous vehicles and OEM products to the automotive and transport industries, particularly focusing on aviation. It is highly regarded as a specialist in autonomous and semi-autonomous technology solutions for the aviation, ground handling and cargo industries. Aurrigo has developed six types of autonomous vehicle to date, which can be utilised to reduce costs, resolve operational issues and tackle labour shortages, whilst also improving sustainability. Aurrigo has three divisions, Automotive Technology, Autonomous Technology and Aviation Technology. For more information, see www.aurrigo.com

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