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Medicines Manufacturing Challenge EDI Survey Briefing Webinar
Event
12/11/2021 Online

Medicines Manufacturing Challenge EDI Survey Briefing Webinar

In anticipation of the Medicines Manufacturing Challenge sending out an EDI survey to those involved in any projects funded under the programme, this webinar will provide more context behind the request, an overview of the Innovate UK Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) programmes, and an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and get involved.

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Global Alliance Africa to launch Place-Based Ekiti State Innovation Action Plan
News
08/11/2021

Global Alliance Africa to launch Place-Based Ekiti State Innovation Action Plan

At the launch event on 9th November 2021, we will be showcasing important insights from our Ekiti State Innovation Action Plan and Place-Based Innovation Regional Innovation Audit Report to strengthen Ekiti State’s innovation ecosystem.

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CyberASAP Alumni Insights: “Don’t worry about people stealing your idea!”
News
08/11/2021

CyberASAP Alumni Insights: “Don’t worry about people stealing your idea!”

So says the founder of threat intelligence start-up, Lupovis – one of 21 innovative cyber startups formed as a result of CyberASAP (Cyber Security Academic Startup Accelerator Programme).

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Rise Women in Leadership Report launched, in partnership with KTN
News
05/11/2021

Rise Women in Leadership Report launched, in partnership with KTN

This groundbreaking report provides insights and recommendations to support women reaching their potential and succeeding in leadership roles across the broadcast media technology sector.

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Made Smarter Innovation launches new £20 million competition
News
05/11/2021

Made Smarter Innovation launches new £20 million competition

In a new Made Smarter Innovation competition focused on Sustainable Smart Factories, UK registered businesses and organisations can apply for a share of up to £20m for digital innovation projects that will improve resource efficiency and energy efficiency. Closes 26th Jan 2022.

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Launch of new Made Smarter Innovation InterAct Network
News
05/11/2021

Launch of new Made Smarter Innovation InterAct Network

InterAct is a network for academics from the social sciences to support the innovation and diffusion of digital technologies that will result in a stronger, more resilient UK manufacturing industry.

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Energy innovation for sustainable processing and manufacturing in African AgriFood: call for energy challenges and technology solutions
News
04/11/2021

Energy innovation for sustainable processing and manufacturing in African AgriFood: call for energy challenges and technology solutions

We want to connect AgriFood companies looking to increase manufacturing, processing and post harvest loss efficiencies, with technology providers who have solutions or ideas that can fast track innovation and impact in the sector.

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First commercial hydrogen-electric flight between London and Rotterdam The Hague Airport expected in 2024
News
04/11/2021

First commercial hydrogen-electric flight between London and Rotterdam The Hague Airport expected in 2024

ZeroAvia, Royal Schiphol Group and Rotterdam The Hague Airport are planning zero emission commercial passenger flights between Rotterdam and London with a 19-seater aircraft in 2024.

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Made Smarter Innovation at Digital Manufacturing Week Event Guide
News
02/11/2021

Made Smarter Innovation at Digital Manufacturing Week Event Guide

Make sure to visit the Made Smarter Innovation exhibition and summit at the Digital Manufacturing Week event from the 10th to the 11th of November.

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Innovation Best Practice: Open Innovation
perspectives
02/11/2021

Innovation Best Practice: Open Innovation

Part of a new series called Innovation Best Practice where we highlight the best innovation theory and practices using both internal and external contributors. In this first instalment, KTN’s Executive Director Jon Kingsbury explores Open Innovation, what it means, and some of the benefits.

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