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.
![Measuring business growth: The how, when and why of KPIs](https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/AdobeStock_694348403.jpeg)
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](https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/AdobeStock_173266705-scaled.jpeg)
News
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](https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MicrosoftTeams-image2028729.jpg)
Case Study
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](https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/AdobeStock_231006977-scaled-e1620821417437.jpeg)
News
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](https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ARG01736_Stakeholder_ID_embodiment_Context_ward_lightpipe_crop.jpg)
Case Study
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](https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/robotics-artificial-intelligence-robot-.jpg)
Event
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](https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Factory-with-smoke-or-steam-scaled.jpg)
Case Study
![Green Finance Workshop | Influence the scope of Innovate UK’s £5 million Green Finance competition](https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/glass-skyscrapers-with-reflections-of-forests.jpg)
Event
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](https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/plastic-bottle.jpg)
Event
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](https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/dRISK_Screenshot202021-03-24_crop.jpg)
Case Study
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.