00:02A partnership linking Tees Valley with Hull and East Yorkshire has been awarded £30 million
00:07from UK research and innovation to support clean energy development. The funding comes
00:13through the Local Innovation Partnerships Fund and is intended to help businesses working on
00:17low carbon technologies grow and scale up. Organisations involved include Teesside University,
00:24the University of Hull and combined authorities representing both areas.
00:28Supporters say the region's existing industrial base, ports and energy infrastructure make it
00:33well placed to test and deploy new technologies in real world conditions.
00:37Professor Steve Cummings of Teesside University says the funding could accelerate innovation
00:42and strengthen supply chains needed for long term growth. Local leaders argue the investment could
00:48also bring wider economic benefits including job creation and increased private sector interest.
00:54The aim is to help the region play a leading role in the UK's transition to a cleaner economy,
01:00while ensuring developments are rooted in local communities and industry.
01:06The partnership also plans to support smaller firms seeking to enter emerging clean energy markets and
01:12supply chains. Backers say collaboration between universities, industry and local authorities will
01:18be key to ensuring the funding delivers measurable economic and environmental outcomes.
01:23Further details on project timelines and delivery are expected later.
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