The Government is dependent on businesses delivering successful innovation to reach net zero, but too often it is difficult for businesses to know what support is available and how to access it. The Government is providing £4.2 billion of support for net zero research and innovation to 2025 through 115 funding programmes across eight government departments. The funding arrangements are complex because of the number of institutions and different geographies involved. DSIT tells us that it has ...

The Government is dependent on businesses delivering successful innovation to reach net zero, but too often it is difficult for businesses to know what support is available and how to access it. The Government is providing £4.2 billion of support for net zero research and innovation to 2025 through 115 funding programmes across eight government departments. The funding arrangements are complex because of the number of institutions and different geographies involved. DSIT tells us that it has no regrets about the large number of funding programmes, preferring to focus on trying to make them accessible and understandable for those businesses an Type: conclusion | Number: 2 | Response status: accepted Government response: The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation. will likely continue to be required as we determine the pathways towards net zero that are most effective, sustainable and represent the best value for money. The government recognises that the current funding