We partner with government bodies and local authorities to drive innovation, deliver transformative projects, and achieve strategic goals in transport, built environment, and digital infrastructure.
Whether you’re a national government, a regional authority, or a local council, we provide the expertise, networks, and resources to help you tackle complex challenges and create better-connected places for people, prosperity, and the planet.
Aligned with the UK Government’s mission to ‘kickstart economic growth with good jobs and productivity growth in every part of the country’, we are committed to addressing inequalities, boosting innovation, and driving sustainable development across the UK.
Why partner with us?
Access to cutting-edge innovation
We help you identify and adopt emerging technologies, from digital twins and AI to sustainable fuels and smart materials.
Policy influence
We work with you to shape policies and regulations that encourage innovation and investment in critical sectors.
Risk mitigation
Our testbeds, trials, and demonstrators allow you to test new solutions in real-world environments, reducing risk and accelerating adoption.
Cross-sector collaboration
We connect you with a thriving ecosystem of businesses, academia, and investors to foster partnerships and drive innovation.
Local impact
We help you deliver projects that drive inclusive economic growth, improve quality of life, and create resilient communities.
Kickstarting economic growth
In 2024, the UK elected a new Government with a mission
to kickstart economic growth and address inequalities
across cities and regions.
We are committed to supporting this mission by:
- Unlocking funding and resources to drive innovation across the UK.
- Helping public-sector buyers adopt innovation-friendly procurement practices.
- Supporting local leaders to leverage new devolution frameworks.
- Delivering sustainable development and net zero solutions.
- Enhancing decision-making through data sharing and digital technologies.
- Supporting the creation of connected, efficient, and sustainable transport and built environments.
Key projects
Innovation Procurement Empowerment Centre (IPEC)
We help public authorities adopt innovation-friendly procurement practices, unlocking demand for new solutions and driving regional R&D activity.
UK Innovation Districts Group (UKIDG)
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.
3Ci: Cities Commission for Climate Investment
We support local authorities in securing long-term finance for achieving net zero, unlocking £200bn+ in investment opportunities across UK cities.
Freeport Innovation Network
We support UK Freeports in delivering their innovation objectives, ensuring long-term legacy impact for businesses and communities.
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