The UK’s innovation accelerator for transport,
Strong local innovation economies are essential for regional growth, productivity, and equitable economic opportunities.
We empower businesses and regional organisations to unlock inclusive economic prosperity across the UK.
We tackle the barriers holding regions back including:
Annual UK public sector procurement spend, with £60bn in local government alone.
Potential annual innovation-driven outcomes by unlocking just 5% of public-sector contracts.
Our focus areas
We help public authorities adopt innovation-friendly procurement practices, unlocking demand for new solutions and driving regional R&D activity.
We work with leading innovation districts where businesses, universities, and communities collaborate to tackle society’s biggest challenges, from net zero interventions to AI applications. Our goal is to ensure place-based innovation drives inclusive urban growth.
We support local authorities in securing long-term finance for achieving net zero, unlocking £200bn+ in investment opportunities across UK cities.
We support UK Freeports in delivering their innovation objectives, ensuring long-term legacy impact for businesses and communities.
Projects
Open Calls
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