The Centre for Net Zero High Density Buildings (CeNZ-HighDB) is a new UKRI Green Economy Centre. Led by the University of Edinburgh, this research partnership combines the Universities of Glasgow, Strathclyde, West of Scotland, Edinburgh Napier University, and BE-ST – Scotland’s construction innovation centre.

CeNZ-HighDB will develop, test and underpin delivery of identified new ‘green’ innovations including high-energy efficiency building fabrics, new lower cost rapid-fit heating technologies, novel community heating-cooling systems for complex multi-use streetscapes and advancements in thermal-cooling modelling and data driven innovation to drive green economy growth.

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Geovation sits at the heart of the geospatial ecosystem, connecting industry challenges with startup solutions. We believe in open innovation and the positive impact it can have on people, planet and profit. 

Geovation is an Ordnance Survey initiative and together with HM Land Registry offers an award-winning Accelerator Programme which has so far kickstarted the business of over 150 geospatial and property startups, who have collectively raised a total of £130m in funding to date, and created 2,500 jobs for the UK economy. In addition, in partnership with Registers of Scotland, Geovation Scotland is amplifying our support for open innovation and collaboration across Scotland’s location and property sectors.

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Zero Waste Scotland is Scotland’s circular economy public body, working with government, business, and communities to rewire the economy from our current “take, make, waste” model to one where we make the most of materials. A zero waste, circular economy is the right choice - for people, planet and prosperity.  In June 2026, our Built Environment Roadmap to Circularity was published, setting out a long-term vision for a highly efficient sector addressing carbon emissions, improving material reuse, and reducing waste and environmental impacts, while maintaining its role as a significant employer and contributor to the Scottish economy.  

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