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The West of England has a long history of innovation, and is proud to be a region of global innovation excellence.
We are a region where creativity and collaboration lead to successful new ideas that improve people’s lives.
We are committed to encouraging businesses, organisations, and communities to come together to tackle society's biggest challenges through innovation. Innovation is a key pillar of our Regional Strategy and is central to regional economic growth and prosperity.
New funding opportunity for ambitious businesses in the West of England
The West of England is competing for up to £20 million through the Local Innovation Partnerships Fund (LIPF) – a major Government programme designed to scale high growth innovation clusters.
We’re now looking to learn of business-led, investment ready innovation projects to help us shape the region’s bid for a future funded portfolio.
We’re looking for suggestions of potential projects that:
- Drive digital technologies into advanced manufacturing
- Accelerate commercialisation and market adoption
- Leverage public funding to unlock significant private investment
- Are ready to deliver from 2026 onwards.
A webinar outlining the fund, expectations and submission process will be held on Wednesday 14 January, 10am.
Image credit: Airbus Our work and initiatives
Using innovation to reduce emissions and safeguard our environment.
We’re supporting businesses to innovate, adapt and improve sustainability.
Using digital technology to improve inclusivity and tackle climate change across the region.
Find out how we are supporting our innovative Creative and Cultural Sector to grow and sustain.
The Plan for Innovation sets out how we can create innovation-led solutions for our region’s pressing challenges and priorities.
Testing innovative energy-saving improvements and approaches to retrofit delivery for hard-to-treat social housing.