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The Net Zero Places Innovation Network recently spoke with Alejandro Navarro (Director of Sustainable Innovation & Technology) from the edenseven team to find out more about cero.earth, and why this software could become essential for councils, universities, NHS trusts, and organisations serious about carbon reduction and compliance.

Connect with industry leaders and innovators driving the future of sustainable chemicals and low-carbon manufacturing.

This year’s Liverpool City Region Innovation Investment Summit took place at Sci-Tech Daresbury, bringing together a selection of business leaders, investors, policymakers, and advisers from across the region and beyond, all focused on helping scaling businesses overcome growth challenges and unlock new opportunities.

Thirty three projects will receive funding from Innovate UK Biomedical Catalyst (BMC) to help them translate their ideas into products and therapies for patients, bringing them a step closer to commercialisation.

Led by Langrish Farmers, this project looked at improving the quality and value of UK wool. Working with British Wool, the National Sheep Association (NSA) and the Wool Testing Authority Europe (WTAE), this project focused on reducing the micron count for use in premium textiles.

Join us to explore how an ecosystem approach can lead to building thriving local and globally responsible economies. Step into the future of place-based decarbonisation with Innovate UK’s Net Zero Living Programme and the Mid Wales Growth Deal.

Watch our online briefing event to learn more about the Made Smarter Manufacturing Global Incubator Programme in Canada.

The need to monitor protected species is more important than ever. NatureMetrics use environmental DNA (eDNA) to monitor biodiversity and help customers manage their impact on nature. They provide much-needed data for conservationists and businesses who risk harming local wildlife. Support from the Horizon Europe funding programme allowed NatureMetrics to take their business around the world and into new ventures.

Yusuf Ben-Tarifite founded The Aspiring Medics one week before starting his degree at Oxford University, inspired by his own challenging journey into the medical field.

ZeZe Sohawon founded Emotion Dysregulation in Autism inspired by her own challenging experience with inpatient mental health care.