Βι¶ΉΣ³»­ Innovation Forum

An inclusive and informal series of events for businesses, local authorities and community groups to work together on driving decarbonisation in Βι¶ΉΣ³»­.

Next event

Details for the next event to come in the future. If you would like updates for the next Βι¶ΉΣ³»­ Innovation Forum,

The Forum is open to businesses, local government and community groups in the Βι¶ΉΣ³»­ region. We look forward to meeting you, albeit online for now.


Last event

Βι¶ΉΣ³»­ Innovation Forum 3: Developing local value propositions for net-zero business models

Friday 14 May 2021, 9.30am-11.00am

This online event featured a round-up of new initiatives, funding and partnership opportunities for project development in Βι¶ΉΣ³»­ and an interactive session with  and talking about valuing social and environmental benefits, the potential of Green New Deals and barriers preventing the identification of Net Zero value propositions for business models.


About the Βι¶ΉΣ³»­ Innovation Forum

The Βι¶ΉΣ³»­ Innovation Forum is a space for collaboration, exchange and innovation to drive decarbonisation, improve wellbeing and boost economic growth.

By taking part in the Forum, stakeholders will be helping to get sustainable and innovative projects off the ground, help make Greater Brighton carbon neutral by 2030 and improve the wellbeing of local communities.

The Forum will cover topics including:

  • Finance innovation for cross-sector and net zero projects
  • Scaling up of innovations and pilots
  • Innovations on public -private procurement and risk-management
  • Innovations for capacity building and cross-sector learning
  • Capturing local value from digital platforms and technologies

The Forum is part of the , an ambitious programme to develop a resilient, smart net-zero carbon energy system that supports a sustainable and healthy economy, environment and society across the Greater Brighton City Region.

The Forum is led by the Science Policy Research Unit in partnership with the University’s Innovation and Business Partnership Team, the University of Brighton’s Green Growth Platform, Brighton and Hove City Council, Community Energy South, Coast to Capital LEP and others.


Get in touch

For more information and how to get involved please contact the Βι¶ΉΣ³»­ Innovation Forum lead, Dr Ralitsa Hiteva, r.hiteva@sussex.ac.uk.

to receive invites to future events.


Previous events and materials

Βι¶ΉΣ³»­ Innovation Forum 1: Finance Innovation for Cross-Sector and Net Zero Projects

Friday 20 November 2020, 9.30am-11.00am

This interactive online event featured a panel of guest speakers sharing their experiences and expertise on financing, drawing on recent projects including the Babraham Park and Ride Scheme in Cambridgeshire.

 

Βι¶ΉΣ³»­ Innovation Forum 2: Scaling Up Innovations and Pilots

 

Friday 12 March 2021, 9.30am-11.00am

 

This online event featured a round-up of new initiatives, funding and partnership opportunities for project development in Βι¶ΉΣ³»­ and an interactive session with ,  and  talking about successfully scaling up innovation and pilots.