National Highways Accelerating Low Carbon Innovation Programme

Join us on Tuesday 11 April for the National Highways Accelerating Low Carbon Innovation Programme Application Support and Information Webinar
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Event finished: 11th April 2023

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11th April 2023
2:00pm - 3:30pm

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National Highways has teamed up with Connected Places Catapult, to find innovative solutions for net zero carbon maintenance and construction in an exciting new Accelerator.

The National Highways Accelerating Low Carbon Innovation Programme is offering 10 small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) the opportunity to explore and trial their low carbon ideas on the Strategic Road Network and measure the impact of their innovations.

If you have a new idea, product or technology that has the potential to help National Highways reach their net zero target, secure your free webinar ticket now.

Why attend?

  • An overview of the challenges set by National Highways and the scoring criteria
  • Support and guidance on the application process
  • Answers to any questions you have about the competition

Ten SMEs will be selected to address several intriguing challenges that have been set as part of the programme to help National Highways reach its environmental goals. The three main themes are:

  • Alternative materials
  • Decision-making enablers for asset management and whole life value of assets
  • Enablers for the circular economy in construction and maintenance of highway assets

Key dates

  • 27 March 2023: Competition opens for applications
  • 11 April 2023: Application support webinar
  • 30 April 2023: Application deadline
  • July 2023: Winners announced

For more information about the National Highways Accelerating Low Carbon Innovation  Programme visit our opportunities page.

Day 1
11th April
14:00
Welcome
14:05
Connected Places Catapult - What we do
14:10
Setting the scene – National Highways Net Zero Strategy and Challenge Areas
14:30
Introduction to the Programme
14:35
Application process and next steps
14:50
Q&A
15:30 Webinar close