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.
![Engage with...Control Techniques, a Nidec Brand](https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/der.jpg)
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Engage with...Control Techniques, a Nidec Brand
Control Techniques, has been at the front of customer focused drive technology for over 45 years. Dedicated to the advancement of automation, they create next-generation drive technology for an interconnected world. Join this webinar to hear about the types of applications that have been solved with these drives, and the R&D required to develop and manufacture.
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![Microbiome Innovation Network: Current academic research and its impact](https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/national-cancer-institute-s9WLlvDlbx4-unsplash-scaled.jpg)
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Microbiome Innovation Network: Current academic research and its impact
Are you a PhD student or an undergraduate interested in the field of microbiome? This event is for you!
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![The Impact of Covid-19 on the Kenyan Innovation Ecosystem - AfriLabs](https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/AdobeStock_373241639-scaled.jpeg)
The Impact of Covid-19 on the Kenyan Innovation Ecosystem - AfriLabs
An overview of the challenges Kenya has faced following the disruption of the Global Pandemic of 2020.
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![#ThePowerOfPlace - Geospatial is Transforming Our World](https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/GeospatialCity.jpg)
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#ThePowerOfPlace - Geospatial is Transforming Our World
We are on the edge of a geospatial transformation. What started as a simple data set is now becoming a powerful geospatial knowledge infrastructure, integrating data from a plethora of other sources. These rich new insights translate into better decision-making, catalysing new products and services across all industries. It also has the potential to add billions to our economy, boost the quality of life among our communities, and help protect our planet.
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![Engage with...British Glass and the wider Foundation Industries](https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/GlassManufacture.jpg)
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Engage with...British Glass and the wider Foundation Industries
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![Modelling of Heterogeneous Systems Study Group with Industry](https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/headway-5QgIuuBxKwM-unsplash-scaled-e1600941787159.jpg)
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Modelling of Heterogeneous Systems Study Group with Industry
Researchers and companies are invited to join the three day Mathematical Science Virtual Study Group to discuss any challenges from industry, with a particular focus on modelling of Heterogeneous Systems.
Recording coming soon
![Bioeconomy Cluster Builder Webinar: Sustainable Materials for Packaging](https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/plastic-bottle.jpg)
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Bioeconomy Cluster Builder Webinar: Sustainable Materials for Packaging
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![Addressing the Challenge of Microfibres - from source of production to environmental contamination](https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/plastic.jpg)
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Addressing the Challenge of Microfibres - from source of production to environmental contamination
The Microplastics Network and UK Circular Plastics Network are pleased to host this online event bringing together the key players working to address the microfibre issue across industry, academia and policy to discuss the current research, challenges and solutions.
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![Presentations now available: Digital Security by Design (DSbD): Building the software ecosystem - Scoping Workshop](https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DSbD-circuit-blue-security-copy.jpg)
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Presentations now available: Digital Security by Design (DSbD): Building the software ecosystem - Scoping Workshop
The presentation slides from the DSbD Building the software ecosystem – Scoping Workshop, held online on 31st July 2020, are now available.
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![The foundation industries technology challenge – A review](https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/foundation.jpg)
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The foundation industries technology challenge – A review
KTN is running a short series of Transforming Foundation Industries Technical Challenge webinars to address which technologies will help the foundation industries to become more competitive while reducing their environmental impact.