Creating regional
value through
Net Zero innovation
The Northern Net Zero Accelerator (NNZA) drives innovation in low-carbon energy, storage, and end-use integration to decarbonise the North East, Teesside, and Humber region. This £5m Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council-funded programme partners with universities, industry, government, and the public to support projects and activities to realise an equitable transition to net zero.
NNZA Funding Calls Are Now Open – Apply to one of 10 funding schemes across our Projects, People and Partnerships workstreams for awards up to £65k and turn ideas into impact:
Projects
Provides early support to advance research and build sustainable, diverse partnerships, including partner-led collaborations.
Partnerships
Engage with partners to promote theme-specific areas, focusing on under-represented partners in the region.
People
Provides training and secondments to enhance skills, capacity, and leadership inclusively, collaboratively, and ethically.
Promotion
Provides early support to advance research and build sustainable, diverse partnerships, including partner-led collaborations.