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Against an overarching low carbon agenda, our mission is to support the development of UK innovation to deliver clean, accessible and secure energy & water systems through a digitally enabled construction sector and so provide smart, resilient and successful cities and communities.
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We do this by simplifying the UK Innovation landscape and providing rapid transfer of high-quality information on technologies, markets, funding and partnering opportunities.
The expertise we bring spans energy systems, water, infrastructure and construction.
From cutting edge solar research and battery storage development, through digital technologies for nuclear, water and construction to supporting the development of the strategic direction of the infrastructure sector, we join up the dots. We put the right people in touch with each other and make the value introductions that spark ideas.
We convene safe spaces where industry can share innovation and challenges. These include the Infrastructure Industry Innovation Partnership (i3P) and the Innovation Exchange which also draws on our unrivalled cross-sector reach for novel solutions.
We engage internationally through the Energy Catalyst programme.
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Related Opportunities
AI solutions to develop AI competencies in key sectors
Opens: 04/11/2024 Closes: 29/01/2025
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £2m for AI solutions to support AI upskilling in key sectors; construction, transport, creative, and agrifood.
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National Home Decarbonisation Group: Big Retrofit Challenge
Opens: 18/10/2024 Closes: 28/11/2024
The ‘Big Retrofit Challenge’ is a bold new competition aimed at unearthing game-changing solutions in home decarbonisation.
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Regeneration of post-industrial sites in the South Wales Valleys
Opens: 28/10/2024 Closes: 29/11/2024
The effects of climate change could impact sites in Wales such as disused coal tips: solutions are sought to ensure communities are safe.
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European Space Agency: Space For Construction Monitoring
Apply by 18/2/25: applications reviewed when received
ESA are looking to fund projects monitoring construction sites using satellite data and technology.
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Contracts for Innovation: NI Water: Green Capacity Market Services
Opens: 04/11/2024 Closes: 22/11/2024
NI Water seeks to plan, investigate and develop solutions for the future of its c. 300 diesel generators which are critical for the delivery of water and wastewater services.
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Contracts for Innovation: Clean Energy Demonstrators in Tanzania
Opens: 11/11/2024 Closes: 17/01/2025
Organisations can apply for a share of up to £1.8m to develop innovative clean energy demonstrators in Tanzania.
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Financing, planning and delivering local net zero projects: new support for local authorities
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Strengthening sustainable construction ties between the UK and Nigeria
Innovate UK Global Alliance Africa led a successful delegation featuring three UK-based sustainable construction companies as part of the Future Cities Africa Green Building Summit in Lagos, Nigeria.
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30/08/2024
Driving innovation for water security
Water security is one of the most pressing global challenges of our time. Innovate UK Global Alliance Africa is committed to addressing these challenges by supporting projects that advance water security in South Africa and the UK. As part of this commitment, five projects have been selected for the UK-SA Water Lead Customer Programme.
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Innovate UK Hydrogen Innovation Network is a non-competitive advisory group to pool knowledge from existing Hydrogen communities and validate views on the current challenges to enabling low-carbon Hydrogen production at scale and cost.