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A novel carbon capture device that could reduce shipping emissions by up to 95% gets UK government funding for new demonstrator project.

Shipping is responsible for around 3% of all greenhouse gas emissions internationally and 5% in the UK. Young climate tech startup, Seabound, plans to help the maritime industry reduce its carbon footprint by capturing emissions at source.

An all-electric ferry across the Thames will offer passengers a sustainable alternative to existing diesel transport thanks to UK government funding.

A UK government-funded project will demonstrate how direct ammonia can reduce maritime fuel emissions and extend the working life of existing vessels. An innovative group of marine specialists has won funding of over £2 million from the UK government to demonstrate the effectiveness of ammonia as a green fuel for the shipping industry.

A new demonstration project will explore how wind power can help reduce shipping emissions, thanks to a £3.26 million UK government grant. The ‘winds of change’ project is a partnership between Smart Green Shipping (SGS), a Dumfries-based systems design and engineering company, and the University of Southampton.

A UK-first demonstration of a fully electric workboat and charging station gets the go-ahead thanks to £6 million UK government funding. One of the UK’s leading boatbuilders has taken on the challenge of designing and building the first all-electric workboat for the Shetland Islands.

New £4.2 million UK government-funded demonstration project will explore the use of hydrogen as a zero-emission fuel solution for the maritime industry.

At the end of November, our Net Zero Living funded places came together for our quarterly cohort event in Blackpool. It was great to see so many people in attendance and the buzz of conversation and connections was amazing. We have been building this community since the start of our programme way back in March 2023, and it is so rewarding to see that the relationships that are being built here will continue far beyond our funding.

Quantum Science, a pioneering nanomaterial tech company based in Warrington, Cheshire, is lighting up the semiconductor and electronics sectors with its innovative quantum dot technology. As a participant in Innovate UK’s Scaleup Programme, the company has scaled its manufacturing capabilities, protected its intellectual property and accelerated its commercial reach, achieving a 500% year-on-year turnover increase and doubling its workforce.

Mat Zero Heat, a sustainability innovator based in Hexham, Northumberland, is addressing one of the most critical challenges faced by humanitarian efforts: providing safe and reliable heat to refugees and those living in makeshift shelters. The company’s three-part modular heating solution – comprising a heated mat, energy hub and solar panels – offers an innovative way to bring warmth to vulnerable populations. Innovate UK has played a pivotal role in helping Mat Zero develop this life-saving technology, providing crucial business growth support in preparation for commercialisation and internationalisation.

Langham Product, a Bath-based innovator, is transforming coffee retail with its innovative approach to sustainable design. Through its pioneering returnable and reusable coffee cups, developed in partnership with Circular and Co in Cornwall, the company has not only prevented thousands of disposable cups from ending up in landfill, but is also projected to achieve a remarkable 78% increase in sales over the next year. With tailored business growth support from Innovate UK, Langham Product is also boosting the UK circular economy, showcasing how innovation can drive growth and benefit society.