Energy Systems Catapult (ESC), set up by the government to help innovators transform the energy system, has launched a collaborative new resource designed to help innovators access knowledge and find research outcomes quickly and easily. Delivered in collaboration with stakeholders across the energy industry and academic research providers, Energy Knowledge Exchange™ (EKX) allows energy SMEs to gain free access to valuable information and acts as a platform for innovators to find support networks, collaborate, explore sources of funding and build productive partnerships. EKX™ saves users time and money by signposting resources using its digital index service. Innovators can explore summaries of existing knowledge and unlock hidden data easily, helping overcome innovation barriers, avoid dead ends and access the latest solutions and insights. It is designed to respond to users’ searches by signposting additional related information, and can automatically analyse content on users’ existing webpages, making related knowledge more accessible without users needing to know specific terminology or industry jargon. In this way EKX™ complements everyday search engines, but is adaptive and tailors the knowledge landscape to each user. The EKX™ service appeals directly to energy innovators, including SME’s as well as businesses of all sizes and roles. Its signposts can already be found across thousands of web pages, whilst further resources are continually updated by industry stakeholders including Energy Networks Association (ENA), the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC), The Energy Data Centre, The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Energy Innovation Centre (EIC). Since its launch in 2015, the Catapult has been helping businesses accelerate the transformation of the energy sector through the development of innovative industry approaches, new products, services and business models. Information management is a key part of the Catapult’s purpose and mission, allowing a variety of stakeholders and partners to share information and assemble the jigsaw pieces of data to support innovation. Energy Innovators can sign up to get EKX™ advanced editions for free here. Knowledge Providers can also benefit by joining the EKX™ Forum – giving access to the EKX™ Portal or for more information are advised to contact the EKX Project Team. Lastly, for information and updates on EKX™, sign up here.
