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West Midlands innovators gear up for India Energy Week

A group of clean tech innovators will join a delegation in New Delhi in a showcase of the West Midlands’ Clean Tech capabilities.

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£1.2m to boost rural transport in the UK

Eight projects awarded £150,000 each to better connect rural communities. Winning projects include digital tools that support patients and staff to travel to NHS hospitals. Funding will enhance travel for rural residents, while delivering greener transport technologies.

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Cohort announced for Local Authority Transport Decarbonisation accelerator

Innovators with new technology will help local areas to address their place-based net zero commitments, with support from Connected Places Catapult.

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Fuelling innovation: Three groundbreaking demonstration projects set to drive a net zero future

A trio of UK trials demonstrating hydrogen’s potential have begun, supported by the Hydrogen Innovation Initiative.

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West Midlands green transport innovators secure funding and support

From automating EV charging to designing lightweight components, 19 firms with ideas to make transport greener have been selected to join the latest cohort on the Clean Futures accelerator.

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Clean tech innovators in the West Midlands to tackle transport challenges

Companies delivering greener transport technologies will take part in trials and receive funding and business support as part of the Clean Futures accelerator programme.

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National Highways accelerator selects four low carbon firms

Companies have been chosen for the final stage of the Accelerating Low Carbon Innovation programme for roads, organised by National Highways in collaboration with Connected Places Catapult.

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National Infrastructure Assessment response from Connected Places Catapult

Focus on climate resilience data welcomed by the Catapult.

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Decarbonisation and automation innovators join Maritime Accelerator as Royal Navy confirms support

AI supply chain management, autonomous security drones and emission reduction technologies are among the innovations selected to receive expert support.

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Carbon reduction champions shortlisted in National Highways programme

Innovative low carbon approaches to road construction and maintenance will receive funding and business support.

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Net Zero Neighbourhoods: an opportunity to sweeten the deal for investors 

Local authorities in the UK face significant challenges in funding the net zero transition. In response, 3Ci proposes the Net Zero Neighbourhoods model, an innovative concept that packages net zero projects together – such as residential retrofit and waste management – to attract private sector investment. 