Knowledge Centre
Browse through our collection of news, perspectives and webinars to gain a deeper understanding of the Innovate UK Business Connect culture and sector intelligence.
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Create Growth Programme: Investor Roundtable Events
Join us for a roundtable discussion to explore the challenges and investment opportunities in the creative industries, with the aim of increasing understanding of what needs to be done to drive investment into the sector regionally and nationally.
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![UK - Germany Bilateral: Collaborative R&D Round 2](https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/AdobeStock_248669162-scaled.jpeg)
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UK - Germany Bilateral: Collaborative R&D Round 2
The aim of this competition is to enhance UK and German collaborations and capabilities in the emerging fields of technology in our society.
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![Prospering together: engaging communities in the energy revolution](https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/energy-storage-showcase-scaled.jpeg)
Prospering together: engaging communities in the energy revolution
The role of communication and engagement in smart local energy system projects.
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Local net zero investment: Financing local net zero projects
Local authorities have a critical role in delivering the UK’s transition to net zero by 2050.
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![SME Applicant Briefing - Round 4](https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/AdobeStock_189848149-scaled.jpeg)
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SME Applicant Briefing - Round 4
Watch our recording from 12th September to find out more about how UK registered businesses can access support for innovation and access to investments across the future economy and in the area of equality, diversity and inclusion.
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![Innovate UK Competition Briefing: Scalable Quantum Network Technologies CR&D](https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/AdobeStock_318017950-scaled.jpeg)
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Innovate UK Competition Briefing: Scalable Quantum Network Technologies CR&D
Watch our recording from 18th September to find out more about how UK businesses & researchers can apply for a share of up to £10 million for the acceleration of scalable quantum network technologies.
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![Animal Microbiome Webinar](https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/microbiome.jpeg)
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Animal Microbiome Webinar
Watch our recording where we explore challenges and opportunities within animal microbiome research and innovation, such as improving animal health, enhancing productivity, and mitigating environmental impacts.
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![Liquid Food & Beverages in Refillable Packaging Funding Competition Stakeholder Event](https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Supply-Chain-Processes-Illustration-scaled-e1634125060475.jpeg)
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Liquid Food & Beverages in Refillable Packaging Funding Competition Stakeholder Event
Join this workshop to find out more about the upcoming Liquid Food & Beverages in Refillable Packaging funding competition from Innovate UK’s Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging Challenge.
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Case Study
Improving micron scale accuracy
Prior Scientific manufacture positioning stages that can be used to place a sample under a microscope to be imaged or scanned.
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Case Study
Measuring research tools performance
LightOx has a research tools business selling re-agents including imaging agents to their customers.