David Crole
Head of Net Zero
As Head of the Net Zero team, I lead a range of programmes that support public and private organisations in benefiting from net zero innovations, including the Net Zero Living and Net Zero Adopt and Accelerate programmes.
I was previously a Knowledge Transfer Manager and then Interim Head of the Clean Energy and Built Environment team, wherein I led the development and delivery of Innovation Exchange challenges.
Before joining IUK Business Connect, I was an active researcher and later a programme and partnership manager in academia. My primary research was in the field of heterogeneous catalysis, studying next-generation water treatment technologies, after which I managed an institute which focused on interdisciplinary water and environmental science.
I am keen to maximise the benefit of innovative technologies, services and processes and am a strong proponent of cross-sector innovation. If you would like to know more about the Net Zero team’s work, please feel free to contact me.
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Net Zero Adopt and Accelerate
Innovation is our key to a sustainable future. Fundamental to the UK’s Net Zero ambitions is accelerating the adoption and diffusion of Net Zero innovations in sectors and regions across the UK.

Net Zero Living
Innovate UK’s £60 million, three-year Net Zero Living programme aims to help regional authorities and businesses accelerate the transition to net zero, across the UK and internationally.