Energy Innovation Agency extends collaboration with Kantar Advisory Partners with a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

  • Tuesday, March 25, 2025
  • Posted By The Growth Company

The Energy Innovation Agency (the Agency) is pleased to announce the extension of our collaboration with Kantar Advisory Partners (KAP) through the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This agreement strengthens our shared commitment to accelerating the commercialisation of energy innovations, not only in Greater Manchester but across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East.

The Agency and KAP have worked closely to drive forward impactful energy solutions, leveraging the city’s growing innovation sector to support the development of the latest technologies. Together we have:

  • Supported multiple innovators in securing vital funding and commercial pilot opportunities

  • Facilitated strategic partnerships, connecting innovators with the resources and networks that they need to thrive

  • Co-organised sustainability events, including our upcoming collaboration at Innovation Zero 2025, where we will showcase some of the latest and greatest energy solutions

This MOU reinforces our shared mission to bridge the gap between innovative energy solutions and market opportunities, providing innovators with the support they need to scale their solutions in both local and international markets.

I am thrilled to further build on our important strategic partnership with Kantar Advisory Partners, which will increase the breadth and depth of our support for innovators. We look forward to the continued success generated as a result of this relationship to support the growth of low carbon innovation across Greater Manchester, the UK and in overseas markets.

David Schiele Director of the Energy Innovation Agency

This renewed partnership with The Energy Innovation Agency is about action - connecting groundbreaking energy solutions with the right funding, pilots, and market access to scale. With our combined networks and expertise, we’re not just supporting innovators; we’re creating tangible opportunities for them to thrive in the UK and internationally. Excited for what’s ahead!

Mohamad Kantar Managing Director of Kantar Advisory Partners

Together, we will continue to support energy innovators through a range of initiatives, including:

  • Cross-referencing innovators to enhance market access and commercial opportunities

  • Identifying end-user organisations for pilot demonstration projects to accelerate deployment

  • Developing joint funding bids and business support programmes to provide financial backing and resources to start-ups

  • Expanding the partnership across key innovation centres in the UK, Europe, and the Middle East, opening up new markets and networks for innovators

  • Co-authoring insight reports to share valuable knowledge and best practices with the wider energy innovation community

  • Delivering new partner engagement and funding opportunities, ensuring that innovators have the resources they need to succeed

  • Creating structured Innovation Deployment programmes, designed to help start-ups access funding and scale their innovations effectively

We look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead. As Manchester continues to lead in net-zero solutions, we’re excited to be part of this journey. If you're an innovator, investor, or organisation looking to scale impactful energy solutions, get in touch with our team today!