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

Business engagement

Access the right experts, facilities, customers and partners.

Investment

Investment

Creating an SAF investor network.

SAF Supply Chain Initiative

SAF Supply Chain Initiative

Annual networking conference.

Masterclasses

Masterclasses

Delivered by experts along the supply chain.


EVENT

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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Publications

PARTNER

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

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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Analysis shows how investment is driving a global sustainable aviation fuel industry
Posted on: 16/09/2024

Analysis shows how investment is driving a global sustainable aviation fuel industry

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Related Events and Recordings

Thu
16
Oct
2025

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply Chain Initiative 2025

09.30 - 17.00 | Sheffield

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Thu
18
Sep
2025

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Cafes

10.30 - 11.30 | Online

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Tue
2
Sep
2025

Sustainable Chemicals Café Series

10.00 - 10.45 | Online

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