Net Zero Adopt and Accelerate
In the face of environmental challenges, the Adopt and Accelerate programme is committed to nurturing sustainable industries and regions. By fostering innovation and collaboration, we aim to build a prosperous and socially responsible UK while achieving our net zero emissions goals.
Nurturing a sustainable future
Innovate UK’s Adopt and Accelerate programme supports businesses on their journey towards a more sustainable future. In order to transition to a low carbon society and tackle the climate emergency, we must accelerate the adoption and diffusion of Net Zero solutions.
Adopt and Accelerate equips UK businesses with the skills and knowledge to advance the adoption and diffusion of Net Zero innovations. The programme supports a variety of sectors and regions across the country, which is fundamental to the UK’s Net Zero ambitions.
While challenges and barriers persist, we believe that innovation is the key to a sustainable future.
Working together to support solutions
Place
We provide support for local and regional organisations, businesses, and innovations across the UK, to identify ecosystem level opportunities. We facilitate connections and collaborations that support uptake of Net Zero solutions, and encourage the creation of local innovation ecosystems building on regional strengths. By strengthening innovation communities in specific areas, we aim to create sustainable, localised solutions to address environmental challenges and drive economic growth nationwide.
Sector
We address industry specific challenges through demand-led innovation. By supporting communities in their journey for adopting net zero solutions across a range of sectors. Sectors include, but are not limited to: Food and Drink, Digital Economy and Creative, Health, Construction.
Technology
We identify transformative technologies with the potential to create positive impact on business and entire sectors and regions. We scale-up innovation diffusion through Innovate UK leveraged funding that will support sustainable industry and regional growth. Through solution-driven innovation, we aim to harness net zero technologies / solutions to support industries reduce carbon emissions and drive progress towards a more sustainable society.
Net Zero Catalyst Fund
Innovation Exchange are looking for SMEs with Net Zero technical innovation challenges, and offering up to £25k funding per challenge partnership. Send in your challenge by 1pm on 20 March 2024!
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