Why energy system innovation matters, for both consumers and the drive to net zero. We meet the brilliant teams pushing to transform UK energy networks, and showcase opportunities for entrepreneurs, investors and others to get involved, via Ofgem's Strategic Innovation Fund, delivered by Innovate UK. Series hosted by Innovate UK's Jodie Giles and team.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWhy energy system innovation matters, for both consumers and the drive to net zero. We meet the brilliant teams pushing to transform UK energy networks, and showcase opportunities for entrepreneurs, investors and others to get involved, via Ofgem's Strategic Innovation Fund, delivered by Innovate UK. Series hosted by Innovate UK's Jodie Giles and team.
Recent episodes include "Breaking into Energy Innovation - Part 1" (13 October 2026, 37 minutes), "Networks Reimagined: Driving innovation for a future energy system" (13 May 2026, 40 minutes), and "Power Under Pressure: Predicting Climate Risk in Energy" (26 March 2026, 34 minutes).
Bright Spark publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 39 minutes across 28 episodes.
Booking probability for Bright Spark is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Bright Spark requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Bright Spark's contact route on record: public web form.
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Bright Spark is a business show with 28 episodes published.
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Episode #27
In this episode, Emilia, Commercial Lead on the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) programme, is joined by Paul, Head of Commercial for SIF, to explore how SMEs can navigate the energy innovation ecosystem and turn...
Episode #25
<p>In this episode Jodie talks to Marzia Zafar, Deputy Director for Digitalisation and Innovation at Ofgem, and Laura Sandys CBE, Chair of the Energy Network Innovation Taskforce, about the SIF’s new programmatic...
Episode #24
<p>Climate change means that more extreme weather is going to hit Great Britain. It is vital that we do our best to understand and predict the risks to build resilience in the energy sector.</p><p>Nicolas Wallet, energy...
Episode #23
<p>In this episode of Bright Spark we look back at the Strategic Innovation Fund's successes across 2025 and give a preview of what’s in store for 2026.</p><p>Across 2025 the SIF continued to fund transformational...
Episode #22
<p>In this first episode of a two-part series, we explore what commercialisation and deployment mean within the Strategic Innovation Fund, and how the SIF team is working to drive impact at scale across the energy...
Episode #21
<p>What is the future of network resilience and preparedness? </p><p>Ellen Webb-Moore, energy systems innovation lead at SIF, visits the headquarters of SP Energy Networks to learn about two projects that both address...
Episode #20
<p>Join Jim and Laura for the second instalment of this two-part series on consumer-led flexibility, explored through the SIF funded Crowdflex project. The project examines how households can actively support grid...
Episode #21
<p>Join Jim and Laura for the second instalment of this two-part series on consumer-led flexibility, explored through the SIF funded Crowdflex project. The project examines how households can actively support grid...
Episode #19
<p>Join Jim and Laura for a two-part series diving into the future of consumer-led energy flexibility, through the lens of the SIF-funded Crowdflex project. The project explores how households can play an active role in...
Episode #17
<p>Join Jodie, Laura and Joe as they discuss the SIF’s Round 5 strategic challenges, which reflect the most urgent opportunities for energy network innovation. </p><p>Find out about our ideation webinars and workshops...
Episode #16
<p>INCENTIVE is the first SIF Beta project to reach completion. In this episode, members of the INCENTIVE team share their learnings and future plans with us. </p><p>As the first project to complete, dissemination of...
Episode #15
<h5>As the UK increases deployment of net zero technologies, gas demand is anticipated to fall significantly. Some gas networks may be repurposed, with projects like Project Union developing a hydrogen transmission...
Episode #15
<p>This episode of Bright Spark looks back at the Strategic Innovation Fund's successes and lessons over 2024, and asks what's in the pipeline for 2025. </p><p>Last year was a busy year; the team awarded 88 projects...
Episode #14
<p>The recently-launched Net Zero Research Village (NeRV) near Gateshead is the UK’s first facility for combined whole-systems research, development and demonstration – covering gas, electricity and water.</p><p>In this...
Episode #13
<p>What can SIF projects do to ensure they maximise their impact and influence?</p><p>As we reach the Fund's midway point and award our second tranche of larger 'Beta' funding, programme director Jodie Giles speaks with...
Episode #12
<p>Big changes are coming to the Strategic Innovation Fund. From September, it will be easier and quicker to bid for funding, and there will be more opportunities in every year for innovators to get involved. </p><p>To...
Episode #11
<p>Carolina Tortora is - or was - a real-life rocket scientist. However, she says she is far more excited by her role as National Grid ESO's Head of Digital Transformation and Innovation Strategy. Carolina took time out...
Episode #10
<p>A focus on how enabling power-to-gas (P2G) can improve energy system flexibility and network optimisation. Professor Sarah Walker from Newcastle University’s Centre for Energy, and Anise Ganbold, Head of Research...
Episode #9
<p>Professor Keith Bell holds the Scottish Power Chair in Future Power Systems at the University of Strathclyde. In this episode, SIF's David Richardson spends some stuff chatting all things energy transition with...
Episode #8
<p>Vital Energi are one of the key UK companies looking at heat pumps and energy storage, to unlock power grid flexibility. In this Bright Spark episode, Vital's Technical Development Director Christopher Taylor talks...
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