Consortium

Our consortium of regional delivery partners represents a powerful driving force for transforming business and nurturing innovation in the South West’s environmental goods and services sector.

University of the West of England, Bristol
The University of the West of England (UWE) is one of Britain’s most enterprising universities and a hub for innovative and dynamic projects. It has a reputation for working effectively with industry partners and an impressive track record of engaging with small and medium sized businesses. With environmental specialisms including low carbon technology, the built environment, transport planning and air quality management, and expertise in general business areas such as accounting, marketing and leadership, UWE is well equipped to support the region’s cleantech businesses.   www.uwe.ac.uk

University of Exeter
The University of Exeter has a long history of working closely with business, industry, government and the voluntary sector to deliver innovative solutions to real world problems. As a vibrant centre for new ideas, it leads the field in cutting-edge science, engineering and mathematics research. With expertise covering the built environment, renewable energy systems, sustainable transport and climate change policy, plus high-quality incubation facilities for technology and knowledge -based businesses, Exeter has a great deal to offer the low carbon environmental goods and services sector.   www.exeter.ac.uk

Bristol City Council
Bristol City Council encourages innovative technology and solutions to address challenges across the domestic, public, commercial and transport sectors, and to support the further growth of the sustainable energy and environmental industries in the Bristol city-region. The city has a track record of environmental improvements and a green reputation based on the quality of its open space, the commitment of residents to more sustainable lifestyles and the expertise of organisations based there. It now aspires to be a Green Capital in both the UK and Europe.   www.bristol.gov.uk

Regen SW
Regen South West is a leading centre of sustainable energy expertise and pioneering project delivery. It works hard to enable businesses, local authorities and other organisations to deliver renewable energy and energy efficiency and build a prosperous low-carbon economy in the South West. By brokering new business through its supply chain service, providing specialist advice on policy and funding and promoting the sector’s capability both inside and outside of the region, it aims to secure growth across the sustainable energy industry.   www.regensw.co.uk

University of Bristol
The University of Bristol works hard to build effective links with the community and its industries, collaborating with government, business and other partner organisations to encourage the creation and development of knowledge-based enterprises in the South West. It conducts world class multi-disciplinary research on all aspects of global environmental change, ranging from social science to technological solutions. It also supports the growth and success of new business opportunities through spin-outs, licensing and incubation.   www.bris.ac.uk