BRIDGING THE GAP: DERISKING AND FINANCING INNOVATION

A low carbon future is critically dependent on innovative, first-of-a-kind technologies – but the success of these enterprises are hampered by investor risk aversion and funding gaps.

How is the government supporting investment in emerging technology sectors, and working to reduce FOAK risk for long-term investors? What needs to change in finance so British innovation can achieve escape velocity and scale at the rate required for us to reach our climate targets?