Sustainable Aviation Fuel Innovation programme
Accelerating the development of UK’s SAF industry and enabling UK Government to achieve 10% SAF in the UK jet fuel mix by 2030. By fostering innovation and collaboration across industry, the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Innovation programme is building the supply chain, enabling new fuel development and demystifying the SAF landscape.
Helping build the UK’s SAF supply chain
The Sustainable Aviation Fuel Innovation Programme (SAF IP) aim is to build and accelerate the UK SAF industry. The programme exists to support the Department for Transport’s ambition to deliver 10% SAF in the UK jet fuel mix by 2030. Our team of experts are uniquely placed to operate across the supply chain to create a community of innovators, conduct analyses and empower with expert technical knowledge through dissemination, working groups and masterclasses. To find out more about Sustainable Aviation Fuel, please visit the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Highlighting the impact of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Innovation programme has made between 2022 and 2024.
How we support
Business engagement
Access the right experts, facilities, customers and partners.
Investment
Creating an SAF investor network.
SAF Supply Chain Initiative
Annual networking conference.
Masterclasses
Delivered by experts along the supply chain.
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Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply Chain Initiative 2025
The only conference to convene the whole supply chain.
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INSIGHTS
Explore our reports, insights and industry trends
The UK is leading the SAF transition with policy and investment strategies that promote innovation, diversify feedstocks, and strengthen regulatory standards. Explore our insights and reports to find out more.
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UK SAF Clearing House
The UK SAF Clearing House is a programme funded by the Department for Transport (DfT) that provides cross-industry support for the development, testing, qualification, and production of sustainable aviation fuels.
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Meet our experts
Our team of experts are uniquely placed to operate across the supply chain to create a community of innovators, conduct analyses and empower with expert technical knowledge through dissemination, working groups and masterclasses. Our expert team at Innovate UK Business Connect can help you find the right connections and resources to help you develop and commercialise your Sustainable Aviation Fuel project. Contact the SAF team or view our SAF expert profiles.
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Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply Chain Initiative 2025
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Innovate UK KTN has played a key role in supporting the UK’s first commercial production of SAF for British Airways. Through this programme British Airways’ customers can now fly sustainably on SAF out of the UK and we look forward to more collaboration through the new SAF Innovation Programme to meet our 10% SAF target for 2030.
— Jonathon Counsell, Global Head of Sustainability, IAG
Innovate UK KTN has played a key role in helping us reach our sustainable aviation fuel goals, and this new initiative will foster the partnerships required to build a thriving SAF production industry here in the UK. It will also help us achieve our central commitments of having at least five UK SAF plants under construction by 2025 and a SAF mandate of at least 10% SAF blended into the UK jet fuel mix by 2030.
— Robert Courts, Aviation Minister (2020-2022)
Sustainable Aviation is pleased to be partnering with Innovate UK KTN on the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Innovation Programme. Innovate UK KTN has been an important partner working with our industry members to source SAF, identify new technologies and provide us with insight on the UK chemical landscape. The launch of the SAF IP comes at a critical time where the UK government, in collaboration with industry, is driving forward the commercialisation of SAF and Innovate UK KTN is uniquely placed to accelerate the development of the supply chain.
— Andy Jefferson, Programme Director
Innovate UK KTN have been invaluable for Green Fuels during the development of our FIREFLY sewage-to-SAF process. Connections and introductions made have helped us navigate the industry and identify key stakeholders, not only for offtake of the final fuel, but for feedstock supply, fuel qualification and future investments. Access to the in-depth knowledge base at Innovate UK KTN has helped us gain best value from the Green Fuels Green Skies (GFGS) programme by allowing us to better understand the market drivers and dynamics, aiding the development of a robust, UK-centred, business model that is regionally deployable. With sewage being available everywhere as an inexhaustible supply, this game-changing UK innovation has the potential to impact the SAF landscape globally.
— James Hygate, CEO & Founder, Green Fuels
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