THE UK’S INNOVATION NETWORK

Ben Peace,Knowledge Transfer Network

@BenPeace @esktn@ktnuk

Sustainable Resource Management in Action – Case Studies from Practice

30th July 2014

The Knowledge Transfer Network

• Core funding from• 130 staff• 90,000 members• 17 communities

Our mission is to stimulate innovation:• Linking organisations & exchanging knowledge• Improving access to funding• Promoting exemplars• Informing policy

The UK’s Innovation Network

FREE!

Collaborative R&DSmart

Launchpad

Innovation and Knowledge

Centres

Entrepreneur Missions

Technology Strategy Board toolset

Raw Materials Manufacture Distribution

& retail Use End-of-Life

Raw Materials Manufacture Distribution

& retail Use End-of-Life

repair

reuse

remanufacture

recycle

reduce or

replace

A more circular economy could increase UK GDP by £3bn

Environmental Services Association

Take-back model for TVs & clothing could increase UK GDP by over £1.75bn

WRAP

>80% of senior manufacturing executives said raw materials shortages were a risk to

their businessEEF

Savings in materials alone could exceed $1tr by 2025

McKinsey

KTN ACTIVITIES IN CIRCULAR ECONOMYStructured around key enablers:1. Design2. Supply Chain innovation3. Business Models

Outputs:A significant and engaged communityWeb portalA series of well-attended eventsCa. £6m brokered through recent TSB calls aloneA series of case studiesReportsMethodology for assessing materials risks in value chains

Turning talk into action

http://tinyurl.com/matsigreport

Businesses that innovate in this area can:

• Reduce costs• Reduce supply risks• Generate value

http://tinyurl.com/Circular-Chains

http://vimeo.com/58573137

Case studies: http://tinyurl.com/matsecsig

• LEDs 90% more efficient than traditional bulbs• Contain complex mix of materials• Low recovery rates, particularly from consumer

• Detachable core sent in the mail• Web connected – performance monitoring, wireless control• “Consumer Lighting As A Service”• Lease costs < energy savings • Aim is to enable 95% of the materials to be returned to use• Better design & service

Remanufacture

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• Remanufacturing £2.4bn in UK. Potential: £5.6bn

• 3 month inquiry set up by KTN

• http://www.policyconnect.org.uk/apsrg/research/report-remanufacturing-towards-resource-efficient-economy-0

• Recommendations on policy including centre of excellence. To express support:

• http://www.hssmi.org/support-to-develop-centre-of-excellence-for-remanufacturing/

With the contribution of the LIFE financial instrument of the European Community www.rebus.eu.com

The REBus Programme

Goals: profit, resource efficiency, resilience• Assess state-of-the-art• Develop 30 exemplary pilots• Promote exemplars• Develop “how to” toolkit• Inform policy

Programme overview:

• 3.5 years

• €3.1m

VISION: “To be recognised as the leading enabler of more resource efficient business models in Europe”

With the contribution of the LIFE financial instrument of the European Community www.rebus.eu.com

With the contribution of the LIFE financial instrument of the European Community www.rebus.eu.com

Detailed market analysis

Develop business model concepts tailored to your business

Devise and implement pilot trial of new business model

Analyse financial and other performance indicators

Promotion of your business as an exemplar across Europe

Support available

www.rebus.eu.com

FUNDINGTechnology Strategy Board:

Feasibility studiesCollaborative R&DInnovation vouchersSmart (grants for R&D)KTP (Knowledge Transfer Partnerships)

Others:Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS)Horizon 2020CatapultsWRAP (Waste & Resources Action Plan)…

£6m brokered to date

Resource Efficiency - Forward Plan

2014 2015 2016

CR&D Supply Chain Innovation for a Circular Economy

Industrial Symbiosis KTP (up to £500K)

Collaborative R&D Value from Waste (Up to £4m)

The Great Recoverybuild community and scoping of systems opportunities

Feasibility StudiesCircular Economy Systems (Up to £1m)

Collaborative R&DCircular Economy Systems big projects

www.innovateuk.org/delivery-plan-2014-15

Provided by the Technology Strategy BoardUp to £5K for SMEs to work with a suitable knowledge providerCurrent themes include:

Energy, Water and WasteAgrifoodBuilt Environment

SME must pay any VAT on services providedhttps://vouchers.innovateuk.org

“SMART” GRANTS FOR R&D

• Provided by Technology Strategy Board• Three types of grant for SMEs carrying out R&D:

•Proof of marketup to 9 months; up to £25K; up to 60% funding•Proof of conceptup to 18 months; up to £100K; up to 60% funding•Development of prototypeup to 2 years; up to £250K; up to 35/45% funding

• Can work with subcontractors where beneficial

www.innovateuk.org

http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/horizon2020/

How can we help you?• Knowledge exchange• Collaboration• Access to funding• Promotion• Newsletters• FREE!

Get in touch! Ben Peace, KTNe-mail: ben.peace@ktn-uk.org web: https://connect.innovateuk.orgtwitter: @BenPeace