Local Innovation Partnerships Fund
Accelerating clean energy innovation through collaboration
The Local Innovation Partnership Fund (LIPF) is a £30m investment through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) supporting collaborative research and cluster development across the Tees Valley and Humber.
Working alongside the Tees Valley Combined Authority, the University of Hull and Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority, Teesside University is helping to develop ambitious projects that support clean energy innovation, industrial decarbonisation and regional economic growth.
Together, we are building a globally recognised partnership that combines industrial expertise with world-leading research. By bringing businesses, universities and the public sector together, we develop solutions to some of the UK's biggest industrial and energy challenges, accelerate clean energy innovation, support industrial decarbonisation, and strengthen the UK's energy security.
What is the Local Innovation Partnership Fund?
The Local Innovation Partnership Fund is a £500m UKRI programme designed to strengthen regional innovation by supporting projects that bring together businesses, universities and the public sector.
Its aims are to:
- grow high-potential innovation clusters
- strengthen collaboration between industry, academia and the public sector
- accelerate the development and adoption of new technologies
- create long-term economic growth through innovation.
The Tees Valley and Humber partnership has been awarded £30m to develop a portfolio of collaborative projects that build on the region's strengths in clean energy and industrial decarbonisation.
Our partnership
The Tees Valley and Humber partnership brings together regional expertise from:
- Teesside University
- University of Hull
- Tees Valley Combined Authority
- Hull & East Yorkshire Combined Authority
By combining research excellence, industry knowledge and public sector leadership, the partnership is developing a coordinated programme to support innovation with the potential to deliver lasting economic and environmental benefits.
Priority innovation areas
Hydrogen
Supporting innovation in low-carbon hydrogen production, hydrogen derivatives and associated technologies.
Offshore wind
Developing new technologies, manufacturing capability and applications that strengthen the offshore wind supply chain.
Waste-to-X and sustainable aviation fuel
Accelerating innovation that transforms waste into valuable products through two projects: Sustainable Fuels and Circular Chemicals, Carbon and Materials.
Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS)
Supporting projects that advance carbon capture technologies, infrastructure and industrial deployment.
Cluster development
Building the partnerships, facilities and collaborative infrastructure needed to create a thriving regional innovation ecosystem.
Supporting collaborative innovation
The programme supports collaborative research and development that addresses real industry challenges and has the potential to deliver commercial, economic and environmental benefits.
Projects developed through the programme focus on:
- industrial decarbonisation
- clean energy innovation
- commercially focused research and development
- new products, services and technologies
- investment, productivity and high-value jobs.
Developing the portfolio
The initial call for collaboration proposals has now closed.
Partners across the Tees Valley and Humber are working together to develop a portfolio of strategically aligned projects for submission to UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). This collaborative process will shape projects that have the potential to support clean energy innovation, strengthen regional capability and deliver long-term economic growth.
As the programme develops, we will share detailed updates regarding activity and project announcements, as well as opportunities to engage with future activity.
Working with Teesside University
Teesside University supports collaborative innovation across the region.
Through research and development, innovation partnerships and future programme opportunities, we work with businesses, industry and public sector organisations to develop solutions to regional and national challenges.
Our work includes two Waste-to-X projects focused on developing innovative, sustainable solutions:
- sustainable fuels and circular chemicals
- circular carbon and materials
If you'd like to find out more about these projects, the wider programme or opportunities to collaborate with Teesside University, we'd be pleased to hear from you.
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