Vertical Aerospace has been awarded a proof‑of‑concept grant by a public safety innovation centre under Singapore’s Home Team Science & Technology Agency (HTX) to research the use of its Valo electric vertical take‑off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in emergency medical services.

• Grant purpose: The funding supports development of groundwork for implementing eVTOL operations for emergency medical services, including operational planning and a proof‑of‑concept flight demonstration.
• Project partners: Vertical will work with HTX and industry stakeholders to explore operational aspects and test feasibility of the concept.
• Focus: Research will assess how electric and hybrid‑electric vertical flight could support time‑critical medical missions, with emphasis on practical requirements and demonstration testing.

This summary is based on a reporting by The Business Times.