

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Local Innovation Partnership Fund (LIPF) project development: Q&A drop-in
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am – Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm (+00:00)
- **Event Description**: This event provides an opportunity for attendees to ask UKRI and the North East CA about the LIPF guidance and process.About this EventThe purpose of this Q&amp;A session is to offer organisations wishing to submit project applications for the North East Local Innovation Partnership Fund (LIPF) the opportunity to seek clarification and further guidance on aspects related to their project development process.The event is also aimed at facilitating networking to promote collaboration between organisations as they prepare applications for the LIPF.To maximise the outcomes of this session, please submit any questions prior to attending, where possible, as part of the sign-up process. We will publish a summary of Q&amp;A responses on the CA website for anyone unable to attend.Please note: This session will supplement the official LIPF guidance provided by UKRI and the additional Applicant Guidance published by the North East CA and attendees should read these documents before the drop-in session.AgendaIntroductions &amp; process to date (15 mins)Q&amp;A (45 mins)Networking (1 hour)ContextThe Local Innovation Partnerships Fund (LIPF) is a new, national programme led by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) that will invest up to £500 million over five years to develop and scale high-potential innovation clusters across the UK. The North East has been identified in the Earmarked Strand, as one of 10 regions across the country to receive an allocation of at least £30 million funding over 5 years.The funding is not devolved to the CA and we are working in partnership with UKRI and regional stakeholders on the development of a project portfolio to unlock the funding.In line with the LIPF criteria, we have established a North East Local Innovation Steering Group (triple-helix partnership), to oversee the LIPF process and the development of a project portfolio that will be submitted to UKRI for assessment and approval. The Steering Group has nominated the North East CA to act as the Lead Bidder for the LIPF, and we have launched an open call for projects to inform the project portfolio.We are seeking projects that develop and scale innovation in the following clusters:Materials innovationUnderpinned by applications of advanced sustainable materials and formulated products within advanced manufacturing and clean energy industries, enabling sustainable manufacturing processes and accelerating decarbonisation across the economy.Health innovationUnderpinned by new innovations in diagnostics, advanced therapeutics and drug discovery.Space technologiesUnderpinned by the integration and application of space-based communications, key technologies (inc. Radio Frequency, AI, cybersecurity, autonomous systems etc.) and advanced materials (inc. sensors, semiconductors, photonics etc.)Further information on the open call for projects and process to date is available on: Local Innovation Partnership Fund Open Call
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newcastle-upon-tyne/local-innovation-partnership-fund-lipf-project-development-qanda-drop-in/100001985499244689
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness
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- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 2 hours
  - Location: The Common Room
  - Languages: English

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Newcastle upon Tyne
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: The Common Room
- **lat**: 54.9693394
- **long**: -1.6142903
- **full address**: The Common Room, Neville Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am (+00:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** The Common Room, Neville Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
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- **Q**: What type of event is this?
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- **Q**: What is the duration of the event?
  - **A:** 2 hours
- **Q**: What is the location of the event?
  - **A:** The Common Room
- **Q**: What is the languages of the event?
  - **A:** English
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