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Browse through our collection of news, perspectives and webinars to gain a deeper understanding of the Innovate UK Business Connect culture and sector intelligence.

Measuring business growth: The how, when and why of KPIs
perspectives
14/05/2021

Measuring business growth: The how, when and why of KPIs

Measuring business growth is vital. We spoke to Innovation and Growth specialist, Eileen Modral for insight into KPIs, how to track them and why.

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Driving the Electric Revolution: 2020 Annual Report launched
News
13/05/2021

Driving the Electric Revolution: 2020 Annual Report launched

An in-depth review of the Driving the Electric Revolution challenge throughout 2020, including KTN support and activity.

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Agri-tech innovator expands with Innovate UK EDGE input
Case Study
13/05/2021

Agri-tech innovator expands with Innovate UK EDGE input

Innovate UK EDGE support helps Cambridge firm grow into international markets with digital business support platform for smallholders in Tanzania.

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Insect protein, a promising solution to boost sustainable agriculture and food production
News
12/05/2021

Insect protein, a promising solution to boost sustainable agriculture and food production

Sustainability and low environmental impact must be at the core of any new developments in the AgriFood sector. A promising solution involves using insects as an alternative protein source for animal feed, but also as food for human consumption.

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Innovate UK EDGE post-seed funding support boosts diagnostics pioneer
Case Study
12/05/2021

Innovate UK EDGE post-seed funding support boosts diagnostics pioneer

Bedfordshire-based biomedical company launches novel COVID-19 portable test with support from Innovate UK EDGE after £1 million in seed funding.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the UK & Germany: Synergies, Opportunities and the Future
Event
09/06/2021 Online

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the UK & Germany: Synergies, Opportunities and the Future

This webinar presented the findings of the output report (link below) following the Expert Mission to Germany in December 2020. It also informed participants of forthcoming AI opportunities in Horizon Europe, and offered plenty of time for networking.

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<strong>Phase Biolabs:</strong> Accelerating the path to Net Zero for Chemical Manufacturing
Case Study
12/05/2021

Phase Biolabs: Accelerating the path to Net Zero for Chemical Manufacturing

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Green Finance Workshop | Influence the scope of Innovate UK’s £5 million Green Finance competition
Event
22/06/2021 Online

Green Finance Workshop | Influence the scope of Innovate UK’s £5 million Green Finance competition

Join KTN, Innovate UK and NERC at a workshop to inform future funding competitions around the adoption and commercialisation of Green Finance.

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Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging (SSPP) Business-led R&D Briefing Event
Event
07/06/2021 Online

Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging (SSPP) Business-led R&D Briefing Event

The ISCF Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging (SSPP) Business-led R&D Competition is an £8m fund looking for bold, ambitious projects that address problems related to plastic packaging for consumer products. It’s open to collaborations and businesses working alone.

Join us on 7th June 2021 for the briefing event for this competition. The event is hosted by KTN and the UK Circular Plastics Network (UKCPN).

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dRISK detects new markets for AI technology with Innovate UK EDGE help
Case Study
11/05/2021

dRISK detects new markets for AI technology with Innovate UK EDGE help

Innovate UK EDGE has helped a London-based provider of software and verification systems to find real world applications for a social distancing observation AI tool it developed through a £37,000 Innovate UK Covid-19 Fast Response grant.

 

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