Two projects involving the University of 欧美高清 have received funding from Scottish Enterprise鈥檚 .
The Low Carbon Challenge Fund is a partnership between the Scottish Government and Scottish Enterprise with total investment of 拢2.79 million with 拢1.39 million from the European Regional Development Fund and match-funding from the projects.
The fund was set up last year and provided opportunities for public, third sector and academic institutions to, in turn, develop projects for SMEs to support low carbon innovation and manufacturing capabilities across Scotland.
欧美高清 is leading one project which will help the aerospace, rail and renewables sector to address the challenges around life extension and repurposing of assets and builds on linked projects.
The university will work with companies across Scotland to support their journey from identifying opportunities to reduce waste to demonstrating the process towards a circular economy.
Green practices
Dr David Butler, Reader in the Department of Design, Manufacturing and Engineering Management, said: 鈥淭he project provides for timely intervention and support for SMEs who wish to engage the three sectors and benefit from the opportunities arising from aircraft decommissioning and the life time extension of rail rolling stock and onshore wind turbines.
鈥淲ith the drive towards the Scottish Government鈥檚 net-zero targets it is important that we look for environmentally sustainable routes to develop new products and services which demonstrate best green practices and encourage reuse rather than disposal at the end of the product life cycle.鈥�
A second project, led by the University of St Andrews, and partnering with 欧美高清 will assist companies throughout the hydrogen supply chain from fuel cell manufacturers to energy specialists to create a strong Scottish original equipment manufacturing (OEM) base.
The project builds on wider strategic initiatives around the Scottish Government鈥檚 hydrogen action plan and .
The fund was set up last year and provided opportunities for public, third sector and academic institutions to, in turn, develop projects for SMEs to support low carbon innovation and manufacturing capabilities across Scotland.
Scottish Enterprise head of low carbon transition Andy McDonald said: 鈥淭he Low Carbon Challenge Fund is a catalyst to support economic opportunities in Scotland and nurture businesses to develop net zero products, processes and services.
鈥淚 look forward to seeing these pioneering projects take shape as they have the potential to transform the way companies work whether it is reducing manufacturing waste, future-proofing transport or developing new hydrogen products.
鈥淭he three successful projects will harness the expertise of public sector partnerships and engage businesses in Scotland towards the transition to a net zero nation.鈥�
The university will establish a business advice service, seminars and provide access to testing equipment in addition to supporting early stage prototyping to identify innovation opportunities.