Innovate UK’s South West Wales Launchpad has announced a new pot of up to £1 million for innovative projects in parts of the South Wales Industrial Cluster. Innovate UK, as part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), has announced that it is working with Net Zero Industry Wales (NZIW) and Welsh Government to invest up … Continued
The independent body which supports Welsh industry on the delivery of net zero, Net Zero Industry Wales (NZIW), is entering a new chapter to help accelerate decarbonisation in Wales. Welcoming new board members and forging fresh partnerships, this bold new phase comes just over two years after the not-for-profit body was established in 2022. NZIW’s … Continued
Starting your business’ journey to net zero — or finding a way to progress an existing decarbonisation project — can seem like a daunting task… But you don’t need to do it alone. Collaboration is the key to decarbonising Welsh industry — and with 2030 net zero targets quickly approaching, there is a range of … Continued
The North East Wales Industrial Decarbonisation (NEWID) cluster has concluded its initial stakeholder engagement as part of a new decarbonisation programme to promote the development and deployment of decarbonisation projects across North East Wales. The project has been made possible by £700k in funding from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) under … Continued
The UK is the first major economy to halve its emissions, having cut them by 50% between 1990-2022. With renewables now accounting for more than 40% of the country’s electricity, the UK continues its commitment achieving a net zero emissions economy by 2050. ‘Net zero’ means that any emissions are balanced by absorbing an equivalent … Continued
10am: Registration and networking 10.30am: Welcome 10.40am: The Royal Mint introduction from Leighton John, Operations Director of The Royal Mint 11am: Discussion 1 — Introduction to Net Zero Industry Wales (NZIW), the SWIC Cluster plan and the importance of Industrial Hubs by Ben Burggraaf, CEO of NZIW and Tony Parton, Managing Director of … Continued
What is an Industrial Hub? Industrial Hubs serve as linchpins of industrial collaboration — creating cohesive networks that combine efforts to share resources, clean energy and infrastructure — for a greener future. Indeed, Industrial Hubs are essential cogs in the wheel of Wales’ transition to net zero. You can read more about them here. Industrial … Continued
Net Zero Industry Wales (NZIW) has successfully unlocked £7.5m in UK Government funding to support SMEs from South West Wales as they undertake decarbonisation initiatives and look to participate in the regions’ net zero industry. The Innovate UK funding — secured by winning the Launchpad Cluster Management Office competition — allows NZIW to lead the … Continued
Industrial Hubs serve as linchpins of industrial collaboration — creating cohesive networks that combine efforts to share resources, clean energy and infrastructure — for a greener future. Indeed, Industrial Hubs are essential cogs in the wheel of Wales’ transition to net zero. Industries can establish Industrial Hubs by delving into collaborative, geographically localised projects to … Continued
Six innovative Welsh organisations have just secured a share of more than £2 million in funding from Innovate UK,[HW1] propelling their efforts in driving net zero innovation across South West Wales. This is all part of the Net Zero Industry Launchpad for South West Wales, a programme developed by Innovate UK, the national innovation agency, … Continued