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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Kainos and Innovate UK drive innovation through collaboration with start-ups
Kainos, the Belfast-headquartered technology company, is partnering with Innovate UK to drive innovation through collaboration with start-ups.
Find out more about the ICURe programme
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BridgeAI Launch Event
Innovate UK is investing £100 million to support the adoption and diffusion of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies in the UK economy, and we want you to be a part of it.
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Battery Caffè Podcast Episode 7: Advanced Materials for Batteries
The Battery Caffè is fully charged and we have a new episode for you this week. Listen to Episode 7 about advanced materials for batteries now.
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Hydrogen Supply Chain Showcase
Watch the recordings from the Hydrogen Supply Chain Showcase to discover the latest industry funding opportunities and learn more about the sector and community from our specialist speakers and exhibiting technology businesses.
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Maritime Innovation Sound Waves - Podcast Episode 4: Green Ports
Welcome to the Maritime Innovation Sound Waves Podcast from the Maritime and Ports Innovation Network. In this episode, we discuss decarbonisation and green ports.
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Briefing Event: Future economy investor partnership SME competition round 1
Learn how to accelerate your SME’s growth with future economy investor partnership – Round One
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Smart Factory Expo is back for 2023 and in a new location
We’re delighted to announce that Made Smarter Innovation will be back at Smart Factory Expo this year at the NEC, Birmingham, from 7th – 8th June. The exhibition will be part of Manufacturing + Engineering Week which brings together 4 key exhibitions all under one roof – Smart Factory Expo, Design and Engineering Expo, Maintec and Drives and Controls.
Register your interest in being a part of Innovation Alley 2023
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Sustaining the Future: The Case for Investing in Foundation Industries
Join us at this event to meet companies working in and around the foundation industries and to discuss the exciting innovation in this area.
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Achieving net zero in the ruminant livestock industry in the UK and Ireland
To achieve the ambition of Net Zero emissions by 2050 and to limit global warming to 1.5°C, there is an urgent need to implement greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation actions and strategies.
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Triple win for UK companies at European healthy ageing innovation event
In March 2023, three UK projects were announced as the Gold, Silver and Bronze winners of the Innovation Pitch competition at AgeingFit, with the first-place winner being recognised as the most innovative project in Europe in the healthy ageing sector.