Hack RadarRAMMIC Launch Event | Accelerating Retrofit Innovation
- in-person
- free
RAMMIC's the UK's new deep-tech hub for building retrofit startups, backed by £8.5m government funding and run by Salford, Manchester, and some serious climate VCs. free to attend, they'll give you access to research labs, real-world testing at Energy House 2.0, and direct intros to investors if you're building something in materials or building tech. if you're even half-serious about a climate or deeptech startup, register and turn up in manchester nov 4.
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Welcome to the official launch of the Retrofit Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Innovation Centre (RAMMIC). The UK’s housing stock accounts for over 20% of national carbon emissions. RAMMIC is a pioneering initiative designed to take novel building envelope and retrofit technologies from concept to mass market. Supported by an £8.5m grant from the Local Innovation Partnerships Fund (LIPF), a flagship UK government programme, delivered through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), investing £500 million to strengthen regional innovation economies across the country, RAMMIC is delivered through a powerhouse alliance: the University of Salford, The University of Manchester, the Energy Innovation Agency (EIA), and Sustainable Ventures. This partnership provides innovators with a complete, end-to-end commercialisation ecosystem. Startups on the programme can receive comprehensive support, including: - Deep-Tech R&D: Access to world-class advanced materials research to refine product chemistry and durability. - Extreme Physical Validation: Real-world environmental testing at facilities like Energy House 2.0, providing the hard data needed for certifications. - Commercial Scaling: Dedicated support for manufacturing scale-up, supply chain integration, and regional deployment. - Capital & Ecosystem: Investment readiness, direct introductions to climate VCs, and integration into the UK’s largest green tech community. 📍 The Venue Hosted at Sustainable Ventures, located in the iconic Renold Building in the heart of Manchester’s innovation district. RAMMIC is grant-funded research, with grant reference number UKRI5673. (Note: Please let us know of any dietary requirements or accessibility needs when registering)
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