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We drive a fairer future through collaboration between communities, businesses and policymakers.

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Planet

We support policy change, action and local participation for a socially just transition to net zero.

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Place

We work in UK places, bringing people, businesses and influencers together for locally-led social, civic and political change

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Pushing Boundaries: a conference for community-driven research and innovation

On 10 June 2025, UKRI and The Young Foundation brought together pioneers who are transforming research and innovation through community-driven approaches.

The conference explored how communities are reshaping what research and innovation can be. Panels from the event will be available shortly.

Meet the speakers and explore the agenda
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