UK Government Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Wayve to Accelerate Autonomous Driving Technology

en.Wedoany.com Reported - The UK government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with artificial intelligence autonomous driving company Wayve, which will drive the development of the next generation of autonomous driving technology in the UK.

This Memorandum of Understanding with Wayve aims to deepen collaboration on next-generation autonomous driving technology and support the company's continued growth in the UK. The MoU aligns government and industry around shared research interests, supports the responsible deployment of autonomous vehicles, and reinforces the UK's position in autonomous driving and AI-powered mobility.

By linking cutting-edge AI research with real-world deployment and manufacturing, the MoU will inject new investment, high-skilled jobs, and growth into the UK automotive ecosystem, signaling that the UK is the right place for tech companies to expand. Secretary of State for Business and Trade Peter Kyle said: "This partnership with Wayve demonstrates how the government, through a modern industrial strategy, can support high-growth UK businesses to expand, turning world-leading research into real-world deployment. By working hand-in-hand with innovative companies, we are accelerating the development of autonomous driving technology while anchoring jobs, investment, and manufacturing in the UK."

Wayve Co-founder and CEO Alex Kendall said: "I am delighted to deepen our collaboration with the Department for Business and Trade. We share the government's ambition to drive economic growth by developing the autonomous vehicle industry in the UK and globally. Strengthening domestic capabilities will anchor high-value manufacturing in the UK, create thousands of high-skilled jobs across the supply chain, and support the future of the automotive sector. Furthermore, the large-scale deployment of autonomous vehicles will deliver transformative road safety benefits. Wayve has a long history of developing technology in the UK, and we look forward to collaborating on a range of shared priorities to ensure the UK continues to lead the industry."

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