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Building Resilient Urban Futures in India with Innovate UK

June 6, 2026

BACA Architects is turning flood risk into opportunity through our pioneering LifE approach (Long-term Initiatives for Flood Risk Environments), designing flood-resilient cities and buildings that protect people, enhance landscapes and restore ecological balance.

With support from Innovate UK Business Growth and ambitions to take our innovation global, BACA joined the Innovate UK GBIP focused on urban systems in India. The programme has already created impactful results, including:

• Strategic partnerships with Indian firms
• Plans to deliver five projects in the first year, and fifty per year by year five
• Collaborations with UK innovators to scale sustainable solutions

Flooding is a critical challenge for India’s vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. BACA’s expertise in waterfront development and regenerative architecture is helping shape adaptable, climate-resilient urban planning strategies.

Richard Coutts, Founder of BACA, said: “Being part of a cohort of 13 senior executives, alongside the Innovate UK team, clarified my objectives, highlighted potential pitfalls and created a mutually beneficial support network.”

“Joining an Innovate UK Global Business Innovation Programme opens doors — sharpening your business message, expanding your founder network and connecting you with the right partners to take your venture further.”

Read more about the GBIP and how it can support your business globally: lnkd.in/epvYdzmc

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