

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: ESI Think Tank: Co-creating the Greater South West’s Eco-Industrial Future
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 05 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am – Thu, 05 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Organised by the University of Exeter Business School and the Environment and Sustainability Institute.About this EventDate and Time:Part 1 (Ideation): Wednesday, 05 March 2026 | 09:00 – 14:00 GMTPart 2 (Pitching): Wednesday, 26 March 2026 | 13:00 – 17:00 GMTPlease note: This is a two-part event. Participants are encouraged to attend both sessions.Location:Trevithick Room, Environment and Sustainability Institute (ESI), Penryn Campus, University of Exeter, TR10 9FE.The Greater Southwest Eco-Industrialisation: A Project HackathonThe Greater Southwest (GSW) is on the brink of a massive transition. By 2040, renewable energy capacity in the region is projected to leap from 3.23 GW to over 41 GW—a staggering increase that includes floating offshore wind, industrial solar, and geothermal projects.While this "Eco-Industrialisation" drives us toward Net Zero, it creates complex pressures on our landscape, our communities, and our existing industries.The University of Exeter Business School and the Environment and Sustainability Institute (ESI) invite you to a collaborative Think Tank and Project Hackathon. We will bring together academics, industry leaders, policymakers, and civil society to co-design viable, challenge-led seed projects ready for UK or EU research funding.Why Attend?Access Exclusive Data: Be the first to engage with new foundational research mapping the scale and scope of the GSW’s transition.Form Partnerships: Connect with interdisciplinary experts from the University of Exeter and key regional stakeholders.Unlock Funding: Work directly on developing "seed projects" that address the "trilemma" of Scale, Skills, and Social Acceptance, with guidance on targeted UKRI and EU funding streams.The Challenge DimensionsTo ensure focused outcomes, the hackathon will be organised around three critical working groups:Tourism &amp; Heritage: Navigating the paradox between the visitor economy and industrial-scale development.Agriculture &amp; Land Use: Examining the impact of energy projects on food systems and rural communities.Technology &amp; Infrastructure: Innovation in renewable technologies and circular economy transitions.Programme HighlightsSession 1: Ideation &amp; Partnership (March 05)09:00: Arrival, Coffee &amp; Networking.Data Reveal: A deep-dive presentation into the current and projected scale of Eco-Industrialisation in the GSW.Provocations: Expert insights from leading University of Exeter academics on the conflicts and opportunities in Tourism, Agriculture, and Technology.The Hackathon: Facilitated breakout sessions using systems thinking and design innovation methods to form teams and brainstorm fundable solutions.13:00: Networking Lunch (Provided).Session 2: Pitching &amp; Strategy (March 26)13:00: Arrival &amp; CoffeeProject Refinement: Teams will turn their initial concepts into robust project proposals.The Pitch: Present your ideas to an Expert Panel comprising research funding specialists and senior innovation leaders.15:15: Deliberation &amp; Networking Afternoon TeaFeedback Loop: Receive immediate, constructive feedback to maximize the probability of future funding success.Who Should Attend?We are looking for representatives from:Regional IndustryLocal Government and PolicymakersCivil Society and NGOsAcademics and Researchers (University of Exeter)RegistrationAttendance is free, but spaces are limited to ensure effective group work. Please register to secure your place in the dimension most relevant to your expertise.
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- **city**: Penryn
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- **country**: United Kingdom
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  - **A:** Thu, 05 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am
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