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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.
![Farming Innovation Pathways - All you need to know about this new £12m funding competition for farm-focused innovations](https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/1-1.png)
News
Farming Innovation Pathways - All you need to know about this new £12m funding competition for farm-focused innovations
The new £12m Farming Innovation Pathways funding competition is for collaborative feasibility studies and industrial research projects around improving food productivity and increasing resilience and sustainability in line with net zero ambitions.
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![Insectrial Revolution:</strong> Shaping the future of sustainable protein](https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/3.png)
Case Study
Insectrial Revolution: Shaping the future of sustainable protein
Insect protein has the potential to help address key global challenges such as feeding a growing world population while reducing land use and providing environmental benefits key to net zero targets. 15 UK organisations have come together to accelerate the development of cutting edge technology to upcycle food waste into valuable animal feed, with the aim of producing the UK’s first industrial scale insect protein production facility.
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![A big leap online for Harry Hall in the equestrian market](https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/GettyImages-157582172_crop.jpg)
Case Study
A big leap online for Harry Hall in the equestrian market
A Bradford-based company that has been selling equestrian wear and horse-riding gear since 1891 has seen strong growth in e-commerce sales after help from Innovate UK EDGE to connect more directly with owners and riders.
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![Engage with...Arcola Energy](https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/AdobeStock_173266705-scaled.jpeg)
Event
Engage with...Arcola Energy
Join this event and engage with Arcola Energy, one of the fastest-growing hydrogen technology companies in the UK.
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![GRIPS 2021: Global Research and Innovation in Plastics Sustainability - Keynote Speakers Unveiled](https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/grips.jpg)
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GRIPS 2021: Global Research and Innovation in Plastics Sustainability - Keynote Speakers Unveiled
UKCPN & KTN announce keynote speakers, seminars and more for GRIPS 2021.
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![Made Smarter: The journey to digital manufacturing conference 2021](https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2.jpg)
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Made Smarter: The journey to digital manufacturing conference 2021
Fast forward digitalisation: Discover what digital could do for you. The Made Smarter Conference taking place on 10 March 2021 is aimed at anyone working in the manufacturing and engineering sector.
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![Commercialising Quantum Technologies ISCF Competition Applicant Briefing: Large collaborative projects round 2](https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Abstract-tech-background-3D-illustration.-Quantum-computer-architecture.-Futuristic-technologies-in-global-communication-network.jpg)
Event
Commercialising Quantum Technologies ISCF Competition Applicant Briefing: Large collaborative projects round 2
Innovate UK, as part of UK Research and Innovation, is hosting a briefing event in collaboration with the KTN for the commercialising quantum technologies – large collaborative projects funding competition (opening 8th March) from the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund.
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![Expert independent judging panel announced for £2m Innovation in Water Challenge](https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Engineers-assesing-waste-treatment-plant-with-drone-.jpg)
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Expert independent judging panel announced for £2m Innovation in Water Challenge
KTN’s Digital Manufacturing expert Nicole Ballantyne joins the Water Challenge panel to engender new collaborations to tackle industry challenges.
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![Scotland readies to showcase green AgriFood innovation at COP26](https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AdobeStock_278151753-scaled.jpeg)
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Scotland readies to showcase green AgriFood innovation at COP26
As Glasgow readies to play host to the United Nations’ Climate Change Conference (COP26) this November, Scotland will showcase how innovation is driving greater sustainability in the agrifood sector.
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![ISCF Digital Security by Design (DSbD) - Business led Demonstrators Phase 1](https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/dsbd.jpg)
Event
ISCF Digital Security by Design (DSbD) - Business led Demonstrators Phase 1
Briefing event for the upcoming Digital Security by Design (DSbD) £6 million two-phase competition for UK businesses and academia to collaborate on digital security by design business-led demonstrators.