GVRA joins the UKRI ESRC/AHRC ARC Accelartor programme 2025

March 2025

Global Volcano Risk Alliance joins the UKRI ESRC/AHRC ARC Accelerate Programme 2025.

GVRA Co-Founder Lara Mani has successfully received a grant (~£65k) from UKRI to join the ARC Accelerate programme. The programme supports Lara's salary for a 6-month period to allow her to commit time to help build GVRA and ensure its sustainability for the future. As part of the programme, Lara receives 1:1 support for developing business models, undertaking market validation, pitching and fundraising.