UKEF funding for aviation professionals makes the industry more sustainable
UK Export Finance (UKEF) has announced support for a £20 million investment in market-leading aviation professionals. Based in Leatherhead, 3TOP Aviation acquires mid- to terminal aircraft and engines for previous transactions, leases and renovations. As part of the operations, aviation experts helped to dismantle the aircraft and rebuild related components for sale to clients, making […]
What it means with three important milestones
Matthew Ekholm, Digital Product Passport and Circularity Specialist at Protokol, discusses three important milestone businesses that need to be considered to advance ESPR and DDP legislation. Over the past few years, eco-design in the EU’s Sustainable Product Regulation (ESPR) has shifted from ambiguous governance exercises on the horizon to concrete priorities in the technology sector. […]
The 761 million ERC grant supports 478 early career researchers
The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded initiation grants worth 478 early career researchers totaling from 761 million euros across Europe. Part of the EU’s Horizon Europe programme, these honorable ERC grants are designed to provide young scientists with resources to launch their own projects, build teams and explore groundbreaking ideas in the frontier of […]
A promising and sustainable PFAS-free surface
Fraunhofer Institute for Kelicaince Research ISC pursues future-looking material development by designing inorganic biological hybrid polymer coatings (Ormocer®) for surfaces that do not contain PFAS. PFAS (one and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are frequently used in many industrial and commercial products and applications due to their excellent properties, based on the unique strength of the fluorine carbon […]
WNA’s performance report for the nuclear energy industry
The World Nuclear Association presents its latest performance report, provides insight into recent global trends, explores new countries participating in the nuclear energy industry, and explores advances towards carbon neutrality through the adoption of small modular reactors. The World Nuclear Association (WNA) advocates nuclear power as an important factor in promoting the sustainable and responsible […]
Carbon storage capacity is much more limited than previously thought
The findings reveal that only a small portion of the world’s geological layers can safely and effectively contain carbon dioxide (CO₂), challenging the long-standing assumption that geological storage capacity is virtually infinite. Instead of providing silver bullet solutions for the climate crisis, the study concludes that carbon storage is a rare and finite global resource. […]
The new figures show record investments in UK AI companies
The new numbers show that support from UK AI companies reached record levels last year. So they currently donate £11.8 billion to the UK economy and employ more than 86,000 people. Average transactions worth £2.9 billion and £5.9 million in private support have set the stage for further investment and new opportunities for both AI […]
Discover new opportunities with Bismuscular
Professor Stefanie Dehnen, executive director of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (Kit), explains how the BICMAT project unlocks new frontiers of material chemistry through the exploration of Bismuth Cluster compounds. Bismuth is a unique element that has been previously overlooked in research compared to other metals and half price in the periodic table. However, its […]
The role of ICOs in balancing AI development
Innovation Platform spoke with Sophia Ignatidou, Group Manager, AI Policy, of the Information Committee, about its role in regulating the UK AI sector, balancing innovation and economic growth with robust data protection measures. Technology is evolving rapidly, and as artificial intelligence (AI) is integrated into various aspects of our lives and industry, the role of […]
Faraday Institution is investing £9 million in battery manufacturing projects
As global competition to expand battery production intensifies, the UK is taking a bold move forward. The Faraday Agency has announced a £9 million investment in two transformative research projects that promise to speed up production, reduce costs and unlock next-generation battery technology. The initiative, which is set to commence in October 2025, will not […]