Global Alliance
We want the very best of the world connected to the very best of the UK. That’s why we built this programme; to form international collaborations with governments, societies, enterprises, institutions and people from every corner of the globe. It is innovation diplomacy at its best.
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Overview
As the United Kingdom, we’re entering a new phase in our international relations. It has never been more important to foster long-lasting partnerships with the global community. Forming these strategic links will help to drive innovation locally, through the UK’s governing bodies, businesses and institutions and bring our talent to a broader audience.
But it’s not just about bringing UK innovation to the rest of the world. Many of the challenges we now face are universal, and having an international perspective on their solutions is critical. We can’t help to shape the future of the world in isolation. As an outward-looking society, we need to build global alliances, from the top tier of international relations down to individual organisations and people.
Find out more about the work we undertake every day to assure the UK’s place at the forefront of global innovation. Talk to our team now to see how we can help you find an international partner that could take your project to the next level.
Our current global activity
Related Opportunities
Challenge: Reducing Emissions by Optimising Aircraft Turnaround Times at Regional African Airports
Opens: 12/09/2024 Closes: 25/10/2024
SITA are looking to optimise aircraft turnaround times at regional African airports as a way to reduce emissions.
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Open Innovation challenge: Recycling Plastic to Resin for Paint Production
Opens: 01/10/2024 Closes: 15/11/2024
The Open Innovation programme is supporting Berger Paints Nigeria Plc to find innovative solutions for recycling waste plastic into resin for paint production.
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Eureka Globalstars Japan Round 3
Opens: 09/09/2024 Closes: 04/12/2024
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £2m to develop proposals in partnership with Japan and other participating Eureka countries.
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Eureka Disaster Resilience Programme Collaborative R&D 2024
Opens: 14/06/2024 Closes: 31/10/2024
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £1m for Disaster Resilience, Response and Recovery technologies.
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Global Business Innovation Programme in Taiwan - Smart Manufacturing
Opens: 03/09/2024 Closes: 03/11/2024
Innovate UK invites ambitious companies in the Smart Manufacturing industry to participate in a Global Business Innovation Programme in Taiwan.
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UK – Germany Bilateral: Collaborative R&D Round 4
Opens: 30/09/2024 Closes: 06/12/2024
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £2 million to enhance UK and German collaborations in emerging fields of technology. You must collaborate with at least one German SME applying under the equivalent German ZIM programme.
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Horizon Europe Roadshow: Information, Networking and Collaboration for Success - Scotland
09.30 - 16.00 | Glasgow
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Our Experts
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Knowledge Transfer Manager - Development and International
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31/01/2024
Innovate UK hosts Nigeria to UK circular economy knowledge exchange tour
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25/01/2024
Follow Innovate UK on the latest Global Expert Mission in Semiconductors to South Korea
From 29 January to 2 February 2024, Innovate UK in partnership with UK Science and Innovation travels to South Korea to focus on potential markets for collaboration in semiconductors.
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Innovate UK Global Alliance Africa collaborates with Ekiti State
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