Innovation Accelerator
Discover how Innovate UK's Innovation Accelerator pilot is shaping the future of innovation currently across three regions: Glasgow City Region, Greater Manchester, and the West Midlands.
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AR EdTech for Hydrogen Skills
The £10m AR EdTech for Hydrogen Skills project by the Blair Project develops uSkill360, an immersive training platform using AR, VR, and AI. It upskills workers for the hydrogen industry, promoting accessibility, diversity, and global net-zero skills.
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Biochar CleanTech Accelerator
The Biochar CleanTech Accelerator drives economic growth and environmental benefits in the West Midlands by commercialising biochar technology, expanding low-carbon manufacturing, targeting £200m in exports, and fostering innovation through research, collaboration, and student engagement.
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Centre for Digital Innovation (CDI)
The Centre for Digital Innovation drives digital growth in Greater Manchester, supporting AI, cybersecurity, and immersive tech. It fosters skills, community outreach, and equitable access, positioning the region as a digital leader.
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Centre of Expertise in Advanced Materials and Sustainability (CEAMS)
The Centre of Expertise in Advanced Materials and Sustainability accelerates sustainable innovation by bridging academic research and commercialisation. It helps businesses adopt eco-friendly materials, boosting competitiveness, product efficiency, turnover, and employment while fostering a collaborative innovation community.
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Clean Futures
The Clean Futures Innovation Accelerator boosts economic growth and sustainability in the West Midlands by accelerating clean-tech commercialisation, supporting SMEs, and transforming transport supply chains.
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Data-driven Design and Manufacturing CoLAB (D3M_CoLAB)
D3M_CoLAB, led by NMIS, University of Strathclyde, and Heriot-Watt University, advances data-driven design and manufacturing using AI to enhance efficiency and sustainability. It fosters collaboration, knowledge sharing, and skills development for competitive, data-driven manufacturing.
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Digital Innovation Transformative Change (DIATOMIC)
The DIATOMIC program accelerates place-based innovation in the West Midlands, driving growth in clean tech, health tech, and med tech. It empowers civic leaders, supports SMEs, and promotes data-driven, sustainable community development.
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Energy Accelerator for Non-Domestic Buildings
The Energy Accelerator for Non-Domestic Buildings advances Greater Manchester’s carbon-neutral goals by 2038. It accelerates energy-efficient tech adoption, supports innovators, and connects them with end-users, reducing barriers to low-carbon solutions.
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Fusing a future from Glasgow's proud heritage
The University of Strathclyde led project advances Glasgow’s manufacturing with automated ultrasonic inspection, enhancing welding quality for infrastructure and renewables, supporting net zero innovation.
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Future Homes
The £3.54m Future Homes project drives sustainable construction and energy efficiency, reducing residential greenhouse gas emissions. It develops low-carbon building materials and energy-efficient retrofits, revolutionising the construction industry and supporting UK climate goals.
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Greater Manchester Advanced Diagnostics Accelerator
The £7.7m Greater Manchester Advanced Diagnostics Accelerator improves population health by advancing early disease detection for liver, heart, and lung conditions. It enhances healthcare efficiency, stimulates economic growth, and bridges research-to-clinical implementation gaps.
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Greater Manchester Electrochemical Hydrogen Cluster (GMEHC)
The Greater Manchester Electrochemical Hydrogen Cluster drives green hydrogen innovation, supporting rapid commercialisation through research and collaboration. It creates skilled jobs, positions Greater Manchester as a hydrogen leader, and contributes to the UK’s net-zero goals.
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Industrially led Quantum Computing Accelerator
M Squared Lasers and the University of Strathclyde are commercialising neutral atom quantum computing in Glasgow, driving economic growth, job creation, and inward investment, positioning the city as a global leader in quantum technologies.
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MediaCity Immersive Technologies Innovation Hub
The MediaCity Immersive Technologies Innovation Hub drives R&D and innovation in immersive tech across sectors, strengthening MediaCity’s role as a digital creative hub.
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Modular Chemical Robot Farms for Chemistry
Chemify, backed by £7.5m from the Innovation Accelerator, is pioneering on-demand chemical synthesis using chemputation technology. It’s scaling up in Glasgow, aiming to revolutionise chemical production for pharmaceuticals, materials, agriculture, and green energy.
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Museums in the Metaverse
Museums in the Metaverse brings Scotland’s cultural heritage online using VR and AR with immersive experiences, virtual museums, and educational resources.
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Next Generation Remote-Sensing Technologies
The £2.3m Next Generation Remote-Sensing Technologies project by the University of Glasgow develops advanced infrared detectors and laser sensing, with applications in defence, healthcare, energy, and security, targeting significant UK and export markets.
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ReMake Glasgow: creating the leading circular manufacturing hub
ReMake Glasgow, based at the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland, aims to make Glasgow a leader in circular manufacturing by supporting reuse, refurbishment, and repair of aerospace parts. It promotes resource efficiency, reduces waste, and invests in skills for a sustainable economy.
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Risk Stratification Tool for Colorectal Polyp Surveillance
The £2.2m Risk Stratification Tool improves colorectal cancer management by assessing individual risk, enabling personalised surveillance. It optimises healthcare resources, reducing unnecessary procedures and costs while ensuring high-risk patients receive appropriate care.
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Stratellite: Transforming Space and Photonics Manufacturing
Stratellite enhances Scotland’s satellite manufacturing by developing a flexible production line, boosting skills, efficiency, and sustainability. It fosters innovation, reduces costs, and supports UK ambitions in the global space economy.
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The Centre of Innovation for Financial Regulation
The £3.4m Centre of Innovation for Financial Regulation enhances regulatory efficiency, risk management, and economic growth. It drives FinTech innovation, job creation, and productivity in Glasgow City Region, supporting scalable compliance solutions and skills development.