Innovation support from Essex County Council
Net Zero Innovation Network (NZIN)
NZIN is a group of local organisations working to maximise sustainable innovation in Essex. The network includes:
- small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
- academic partners
- public sector bodies
- large business and energy providers
The network’s objectives are defined by the Essex Climate Action Commission (ECAC). ECAC’s recommendations have helped to shape NZIN’s Task and Finish Groups:
- built environment
- waste management
- energy
- sustainable transport
Contact the NZIN team (NZIN@essex.gov.uk) to learn more or register your interest in joining the network.
Essex innovation events
Want to discover innovation inspiration?
Come along to our regular Ambitious Essex Innovation events!
Hosted across the county, these free, half-day events give you the chance to:
- hear from local innovation experts
- connect with likeminded business owners
- understand what innovation means in your sector
- discover innovation support and funding
Follow Ambitious Essex on LinkedIn or Twitter to be the first to find out about upcoming events.
Sector Growth 2023 to 2024: Year One in Review
Read our Sector Growth Year One report (PDF, 2.79 MB) to:
- find out how our approach to innovation has built sector-focussed communities across the county
- learn how you can benefit from current and future opportunities and support programmes