Evaluation of the ISCF Industrial Decarbonisation Challenge - Supplier Engagement Event

**THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION**

Background to the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund

The Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund is part of the Government's Industrial Strategy, the long-term plan to raise productivity and earning power in the UK.

The fund is a core pillar on the Government's commitment to increase funding in research and development by £4.7billion over 4 years to strengthen UK science and business. It will invest in the world-leading research base and highly innovative businesses to address the biggest industrial and societal challenges today.

ISCF Industrial Decarbonisation Challenge

The Industrial Decarbonisation Challenge (IDC) was announced in Summer 2019 and runs until 31st March 2024.

The Industrial Decarbonisation Challenge is a £170 million investment of public money and an estimated further £261m of industry funding, bringing the total investment to £431million.

This notice is to inform of an Engagement Day for potential bidders ahead of a tender being issued.

This Engagement Day will take place via Zoom Video Conferencing with the details provided further down this notice,on Tuesday 31st March at 09:00 (GMT).

Additional information: Please email Research@uksbs.co.uk for the details of the Zoom Video Conference, and to register your interest.

Please state the name and company of the person who will be joining, and please use the reference CR20041.