UK awards £63 million to increase sustainable aviation fuel intake
The Aviation Minister announced that 17 cutting-edge UK companies will share £63 million to accelerate production of sustainable aviation fuels. The boost to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will help support approximately 1,400 jobs and help secure the UK’s position as a global leader in the green aviation market. Both are important factors for the sustainable […]
UK Government Green Light Size Well C Landmark Investment Transaction
At a milestone moment in the UK’s energy strategy, the UK government officially approved the final investment decision on the construction of the Sizewell C nuclear power plant in Suffolk. The multi-billion pound deal is set to provide clean, inexpensive electricity to millions of households and kickstart the new era of UK nuclear energy. When […]
Is ‘Baby Grok’ the Future of Kids’ AI? Elon Musk Launches New Chatbot
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced plans to launch Baby Grok, a new children’s version of his artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok AI, which has previously drawn significant criticism for controversial outputs. The move signals Musk’s intention to enter the burgeoning market for kid-focused AI, aiming to compete directly with established platforms like OpenAI’s ChatGPT for […]
FIA releases updated guidance on firefighter PFA
The Fire Industry Association has published a July 2025 update on the guidance on firefighter PFA, which sets out the latest developments on UK and EU restrictions and regulations. Meanwhile, the Environment, Food, Rural Affairs and Safety and Health Safety Administration has launched consultations on the UK-specific restrictions on PFAs for fire forms, which are […]
How industry is shaping the future of self-driving cars
The transportation industry and the public are encouraged to help shape the future of self-driving cars as they are invited to share their views on making the first services safe and accessible before they become available next year. Future Roads Minister Lillian Greenwood has launched discussions on the automated Passenger Services (APS) permit system and […]
Smart response antimicrobial coatings for healthier environments
The EU-funded RELIANCE project synthesises new biocidal additives, based on silica mesoporous nanoparticles and non-toxic bioactives, to generate durable and sustainable antimicrobial coatings. Microbial colonisation of surfaces forms a dangerous reservoir for pathogens, contributing to the spread of infections, which can cause significant cost to human life and the economy at large. It is estimated […]
The role of Wisematic in advances in chip and wafer technology.
The Innovation Platform spoke with Mika-Petteri Kuro, commercial director at Wisematic, to discuss the company’s core goals and contributions to Chip and Wafer Technologies. In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, demand for innovative solutions continues to skyrocket. Wisematic, a pioneer of Automation Technology, is at the forefront and leverages 20 years of expertise to provide […]
Hypersonic Flight’s new ESA test platform
The European Space Agency (ESA) and UK-based Frazer-Nash have launched Invictus, a research program aimed at developing high-sonic flight technology suitable for future reusable vehicles that can be level-launched. The vehicle demonstrates the key technologies of sustainable high-sonic flights in the atmosphere, making it upgradeable, and allows for material, software and propulsion systems to be […]
Korea First Asian countries participating in the Horizon Europe program
This Strategic Horizon European Agreement paves the way for Korean researchers and organizations to work with European partners on an equal footing. Commenting on the Landmark Partnership, Ekaterina Zaharieva, EU Startups, Research and Innovation Committee, said: “The Association will bring together leading hearts from Europe and South Korea to develop solutions that will promote progress […]
Avoiding impacts of plastic materials in humanitarian contexts
Pioneering safe and sustainable biobased and biodegradable plastics for a circular future. The proliferation of waste littered in open environments and the subsequent pollution from harmful substances it releases, especially from plastic materials, has escalated into a global emergency. This crisis severely impacts soil and water quality, as well as biodiversity in both terrestrial and […]