Harsh Pershad

Innovate UK

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Harsh Pershad is the Innovation Lead for Zero Emission Vehicles at Innovate UK, focusing on the Government’s Zero Emissions HGV and Infrastructure Demonstration Programme. He drives collaboration between technology providers, operators, and policymakers to advance clean transport solutions.

Harsh brings deep expertise in energy and transport systems, infrastructure, and innovations funding. His work supports large-scale decarbonisation of heavy goods vehicles and promotes the development of efficient, reliable, and sustainable zero-emission transport networks across the UK.