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The Race to Net-Zero: iNetZ+

Ahead of the Curve

At iNetZ+, we’re transforming the way industries use materials and manufacture goods. From developing sustainable, low-carbon materials to revolutionising manufacturing with digital circular solutions, our research tackles the full lifecycle, design, use, and reuse. Led by world-class experts and powered by industry collaboration, we help partners cut emissions, minimise waste, and boost efficiency across sectors like construction, manufacturing, brewing, and distilling.

 

Join us at the forefront of the circular economy, where sustainability meets real-world impact.

REACT Project: Sustainable Electronics

Heriot-Watt University is proud to play a pivotal role in the new Responsible Electronics and Circular Technologies (REACT) Centre, a £5.5 million initiative funded by UKRI

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Knowledge Transfer Partnership with Impact Solutions

Heriot-Watt to announce a Knowledge Transfer Partnership KTP with Impact Solutions at the Continuum Flow Lab focused on developing faster methodologies for biodegradation testing.

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Core Benefits

iNetZ+ is pioneering the future of clean energy through cutting-edge GeoEnergy research. From tapping into geothermal heat to exploring safe, large-scale hydrogen storage and CO₂ sequestration, our work turns the Earth’s subsurface into a vital asset in the race to net zero. Led by global experts and grounded in collaboration, this work also tackles long-term radioactive waste disposal, ensuring sustainable solutions that are safe for generations to come.

Partner with us to shape the next era of secure, low-carbon energy systems.

Rockit: A clean tech iniative to plug 100,00 wells

Rockit, a cleantech initiative from Heriot-Watt University, has announced plans to help seal 100,000 methane-leaking wells in the next decade using chemical injection technology.

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International collaboration: MOU with National Central University, Taiwan

Heriot-Watt University has joined forces with National Central University (NCU) in Taiwan to address some of the most pressing global energy challenges.

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Sustainable Geoenergy Msc

MSc Sustainable Geoenergy equips you with the knowledge and skills to manage geoenergy resources in a holistic, safe, and cost-effective manner. It will appeal to science and engineering graduates or those of you from a different numerate academic background who are interested in the management of subsurface reservoirs used to switch from a fossil fuel-driven economy to a decarbonised one. 

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Fuelling the Future

At iNetZ+, we’re advancing the clean energy revolution through hydrogen innovation and smarter transport systems. Our research, led by world-renowned experts, focuses on green hydrogen production, safe storage, and efficient distribution, unlocking its potential across industry, transport, and heating.

Alongside this, we’re reimagining transport and logistics through data-driven modelling, electrification, and alternative fuels to drive down emissions and boost system resilience. Working hand-in-hand with industry, we're creating practical, scalable solutions to decarbonise how we move and power our world.

Let’s fuel the future, together.

TransIT: £46 million research hub

The UK's new TransiT hub, backed by UKRI EPSRC and 67 partners, will lead the use of digital twins to rapidly decarbonise transport in the UK, including road, rail, air & maritime.

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Monaco Energy Boat Challenge

Engineering students from Heriot-Watt University are ready to put their studies to the ultimate test when they compete against teams from 21 countries.

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Hydrogen Collaboration: Plus Zero

Our collaboration with PlusZero, a clean energy innovator replacing diesel with hydrogen-powered solutions. Together, we've co-developed projects that demonstrate real-world hydrogen applications, from powering ports to showcasing Scottish innovation on the global stage. As founding members of the Hydrogen Works SME cluster, PlusZero and Logan Energy complement each other across hydrogen production and infrastructure. Through awards, pilots, and international partnerships, PlusZero has helped connect iNetZ+ research with industry needs, driving impact towards a net zero future.

On the GRID: Heriot-Watt's brand new podcast series

Through thought-provoking conversations and fresh perspectives, we explore the ideas and innovations transforming our world. From groundbreaking research and enterprise to pioneering education across the world, each episode reveals how we are tackling global challenges and delivering solutions that make a real difference.

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