1019. Research and Development (R&D) and technological innovation is an essential component for achieving net zero. Without it, it would be extremely difficult to achieve our decarbonising ambitions to 2030, 2050 and beyond.719 The UK excels in innovating and driving forward investment into early-stage R&D and technology. However, if the UK is to achieve both a) its net zero ambitions, and b) the creation of thriving net zero technology markets in 2050 and beyond, relevant R&D and technologies must scale up at pace. The UK must address the immediate and long-term barriers which limit this ability to scale-up.