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Integrated Transport Digital Twin
Funding
£1,000,000 – £30,000,000
Deadline
1 September 2026
Location
England
Applications
Applications closed
Overview
The Department for Transport has launched a £30 million fund for digital twin trials in local transport. A digital twin is a virtual model of a real transport network, used to test ideas and improve performance. The fund supports local transport authorities in England to improve how different transport types work together. It also aims to build resilience and test data-driven approaches across organisational and geographical boundaries. The deadline to apply is 1 September 2026.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Applicant must be a local transport authority
- Projects must involve digital twin trials
- Must focus on transport integration, network performance, or resilience
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
This fund is for local transport authorities in England looking to trial digital twin technology. Partnerships across organisations and geographical areas are encouraged. It is not aimed at private businesses or charities.
Regions
Awards published
452
Typical award
£955,062
Most awards
£100,000 to £5,109,178
Most funded region
South West
Recent awards include Environment Agency (£800,000, 2025), Devon County Council (£150,000, 2025) and WESTMORLAND LIMITED (£665,851, 2025).
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Full details from Department for Transport
Following the publication of Better Connected, the Department for Transport has launched the Integrated Transport Digital Twin (ITDT) Fund. This £30 million fund will support selected local transport authorities to develop digital twin trials that improve transport integration, network performance and resilience. The fund will enable local authority-led partnerships to test innovative, data-driven approaches, strengthen collaboration across organisational and geographical boundaries, and generate evidence and learning to inform potential future rollout
The source does not provide specific application steps or a portal. The fund is aimed at local transport authorities, who may need to form partnerships to apply. Check the Department for Transport website for full application guidance.
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Last updated: 2 September 2026