{"id":3246,"date":"2026-03-09T12:49:55","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T12:49:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/rie\/?p=3246"},"modified":"2026-03-09T16:29:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T16:29:06","slug":"new-scotland-beyond-net-zero-seed-fund-opens-for-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/rie\/new-scotland-beyond-net-zero-seed-fund-opens-for-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"New Scotland Beyond Net Zero seed fund opens for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/scotland-beyond-net-zero.ac.uk\/funding-opportunities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3248\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/rie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2026\/03\/SBNZ-new-seed-fund-2026.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/rie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2026\/03\/SBNZ-new-seed-fund-2026.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/rie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2026\/03\/SBNZ-new-seed-fund-2026-300x156.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/scotland-beyond-net-zero.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Scotland Beyond Net Zero (SBNZ)<\/strong> <\/a>\u2013 the national partnership uniting Scotland\u2019s universities to mobilise research expertise for a just and sustainable transition \u2013 has launched its <strong>2026 Seed Fund<\/strong>, offering awards of <strong>\u00a35k or \u00a315k<\/strong> to support new collaborative research.<\/h4>\n<p>The annual fund is designed to spark innovative, high\u2011impact projects co\u2011created with external partners across business, industry, government, and communities. It aims to accelerate research that supports Scotland\u2019s net zero ambitions while strengthening cross\u2011university collaboration.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>What the 2026 seed fund supports<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Projects should align with SBNZ\u2019s core themes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Food<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Finance<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Built environment<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural systems<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Energy<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Transport<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To be eligible, proposals must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Involve <strong>collaboration between at least two SBNZ member universities<\/strong> participating in the fund.<\/li>\n<li>Include <strong>clear plans for co\u2011creation or partnership<\/strong> with at least one external organisation (e.g. community groups, third sector organisations, local\/national government, or industry).<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate potential to advance, inform, or support climate policy, deepen external partnerships, pilot new technologies or methods, or explore place\u2011based challenges through participatory approaches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Funding of <strong>\u00a35k or \u00a315k<\/strong> is available, with awards split evenly across university partners.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Edinburgh Napier success in the 2025 seed fund<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Three Edinburgh Napier connected projects were supported through the 2025 Scotland Beyond Net Zero Seed Fund. These projects highlight the university\u2019s strengths in sustainable innovation, the built environment, and cross\u2011sector collaboration.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/innovationhub.napier.ac.uk\/news-and-events\/news\/sbnz-seed-fund-launch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-3249\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/rie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2026\/03\/SBNZ-500-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/rie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2026\/03\/SBNZ-500-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/rie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2026\/03\/SBNZ-500-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/rie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2026\/03\/SBNZ-500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/innovationhub.napier.ac.uk\/news-and-events\/news\/sbnz-seed-fund-launch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MycoPack<\/a>: Mycelium composites from distillery by\u2011products for sustainable packaging<\/strong> <em>Partners:<\/em> University of Dundee, Edinburgh Napier University, Arbikie Distillery <em>Napier lead:<\/em> Dr Dongyang Sun <em>Focus:<\/em> Transforming whisky industry waste into compostable, mycelium\u2011based packaging materials.<\/li>\n<li><strong>HI SCOT: Heritage meets innovation, smart PV for cities overcoming tomorrow\u2019s climate<\/strong> <em>Partners:<\/em> Edinburgh Napier University, Robert Gordon University <em>Napier leads:<\/em> Dr Nazmi Sellami, Dr Firdaus Muhammad Sukki <em>Focus:<\/em> Developing smart photovoltaic solutions to support climate resilient urban energy systems.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Beyond Net Zero Built: scalable approaches to impact through digital twinning and user engagement<\/strong> <em>Partners:<\/em> Edinburgh Napier University, University of Edinburgh, Trimble Inc. <em>Napier lead:<\/em> Dr Kenneth Leitch <em>Focus:<\/em> Using digital twins and participatory engagement to accelerate net zero innovation in the built environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Why Edinburgh Napier researchers should apply<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The SBNZ Seed Fund is an excellent opportunity to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Build or strengthen <strong>cross\u2011university collaborations<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Develop <strong>new partnerships<\/strong> with industry, government, or communities<\/li>\n<li>Pilot early\u2011stage ideas that could lead to <strong>larger external funding bids<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Contribute to Scotland\u2019s national climate and sustainability priorities<\/li>\n<li>Showcase Edinburgh Napier\u2019s strengths in applied, impactful research<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re working in any area connected to net zero, sustainability, or just transition challenges, this fund is a strong fit.<\/p>\n<h4>Online networking information sessions<\/h4>\n<p>If you are interested in applying for the seed fund and would like to connect with potential academic partners, please sign up to some forthcoming networking events:<\/p>\n<p>\u27a1\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/scotland-beyond-net-zero-seed-fund-networking-event-tickets-1984296510278\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">March 16th, 2pm\u00a0<\/a><br \/>\n\u27a1\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/scotland-beyond-net-zero-seed-fund-networking-event-tickets-1984298289600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">March 26th, 2pm\u00a0<\/a><br \/>\n\u27a1\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/scotland-beyond-net-zero-seed-fund-networking-event-tickets-1984298542356\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">March 31st, 2pm<\/a><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Find out more<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Deadline for applications: <strong>5pm, Monday 27 April 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Visit the SBNZ funding page to download the full guidance and application form: <a href=\"https:\/\/scotland-beyond-net-zero.ac.uk\/funding-opportunities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/scotland-beyond-net-zero.ac.uk\/funding-opportunities\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>For questions about the fund, contact: Dr Kate Symons, Senior Research Partnership Manager: <a href=\"mailto:k.symons@ed.ac.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0k.symons@ed.ac.uk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Scotland Beyond Net Zero (SBNZ) \u2013 the national partnership uniting Scotland\u2019s universities to mobilise research expertise for a just and sustainable transition \u2013 has launched its 2026 Seed Fund, offering awards of \u00a35k or \u00a315k to support new collaborative research.&hellip; 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