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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.

Stepping up to the leadership journey - how to accelerate your leadership potential
News
10/03/2021

Stepping up to the leadership journey - how to accelerate your leadership potential

A guest post from our Women in Innovation Programme coaches in residence: Lorna Clarke, Leadership Coach & Facilitator, and Mary Ely, Business & Personal Change Specialist

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New African Continental Free Trade Area set to boost exports within Africa
News
10/03/2021

New African Continental Free Trade Area set to boost exports within Africa

The African Continental Free Trade Area was launched on 1 January 2021. This will create one of the world’s biggest free-trade areas, and promises to make it easier to do business across the continent.

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CorkSol floats expansion with Innovate UK EDGE assistance
Case Study
10/03/2021

CorkSol floats expansion with Innovate UK EDGE assistance

Company with cork-based, home insulation innovation that protects against damp and heat loss set for growth with support from Innovate UK EDGE.

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Plant Biostimulants and their potential role in sustainable agricultural production systems
News
10/03/2021

Plant Biostimulants and their potential role in sustainable agricultural production systems

At KTN, we connect ideas, people and communities to help drive net zero innovation. Plant
Biostimulants have the potential to play an important role in sustainable agricultural
production systems.

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The successful applicants in the Faraday Investment Readiness Programme
News
08/03/2021

The successful applicants in the Faraday Investment Readiness Programme

Meet the SMEs in the electric vehicle battery sector who have been selected to take part in the Faraday Investment Readiness Programme delivered by Innovate UK and KTN.

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Women in work: Equality, diversity & inclusion in the workplace
perspectives
08/03/2021

Women in work: Equality, diversity & inclusion in the workplace

Gender equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace is an ongoing challenge in the innovation sectors, and improving diversity in the workplace is becoming a growing priority for many businesses.

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What does it take to encourage financial investment for sustainable businesses?
News
08/03/2021

What does it take to encourage financial investment for sustainable businesses?

The big question is not “Why should I spend time investigating sustainable manufacture?”, but
“Can I afford to ignore the opportunities that sustainable manufacture can bring to my organisation?”

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The importance of collaboration between academics and industry for commercialising metamaterials
News
05/03/2021

The importance of collaboration between academics and industry for commercialising metamaterials

As part of the activities for the Commercialising Metamaterials Innovation Network, we asked Professor Fabrizio Scarpa from University of Bristol to share his experiences and insights of working closely with industry.

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Government Response to National Security and Investment Bill Sector Consultation Published
News
05/03/2021

Government Response to National Security and Investment Bill Sector Consultation Published

Introduction of the National Security and Investment Bill – Government Response & Invitation to Suggest Content for NS&I Guidance for Advanced Materials Sector.

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Full Programme Announced for GRIPS: 16th - 18th March 2021
News
05/03/2021

Full Programme Announced for GRIPS: 16th - 18th March 2021

View the full programme ahead of Global Research & Innovation in Plastics Sustainability (GRIPS) 2021.

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