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Panel: Innovate to Net Zero: The Startup Advantage

Friday, 11 April 2025

This panel discussion will explore how material startups and SMEs are the key to driving the charge towards a net-zero future. We’ll delve into the crucial role they play in driving innovation, discuss the challenges they face, and highlight the importance of building a supportive network for their growth. We use the Manchester model used at the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) as testament of an ecosystems which connects investors, innovators, and industry leaders, creating the partnerships needed to accelerate the development and scaling of sustainable material solutions.   

 

Discussion Points:  

 

  • How can material startups and SMEs effectively bridge the gap between innovation and commercial viability to accelerate the transition to net zero?   
  • What are the biggest barriers preventing material startups from scaling, and how can industry, investors, and policymakers collaborate to overcome them? 
  • The Manchester model at GEIC demonstrates the power of ecosystem-building—what key lessons can other regions and sectors take from this approach to foster similar success?

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