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Nexus & Priestley Centre for Climate Futures: Accelerating climate innovation for a fair, resilient and decarbonised UK economy
Nexus and the Priestley Centre for Climate Futures are partnering to drive climate innovation, bringing together world‑leading research, ambitious entrepreneurs, and high‑growth businesses to deliver real‑world impact. Rooted in the University of Leeds, this partnership connects cutting‑edge climate science with the people, organisations and ideas shaping a net‑zero future.
Nexus, the University’s innovation hub and entrepreneurial community, brings together the brightest minds from business, technology and academia, helping organisations innovate and grow. It provides access to research, talent and cutting‑edge facilities, supporting more than 180 businesses and acting as a catalyst for high‑impact innovation across the UK and globally.
The Priestley Centre is a world‑leading climate research, innovation and learning centre, ensuring that climate action is informed by the latest evidence and expert insight, working across disciplines such as engineering, finance, health, economics, law and atmospheric sciences. Through collaboration with businesses, policymakers and communities, the Centre transforms research into solutions that build a fair, resilient and decarbonised world.
Together, the partnership offers a powerful platform where world‑class expertise meets mission‑driven innovation. Situated within a state‑of‑the‑art ecosystem, the collaboration enables businesses and researchers to co‑create climate solutions that address complex local and global challenges; grounded in evidence, guided by sustainability, and designed for scale.