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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.
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News
Horticulture funding opportunities for UK growers
Defra is currently partnering with Innovate UK to deliver the Farming Innovation Programme which will provide £270m of funding.
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Planning regional and local decarbonisation: Local area energy plans and more
Planning decarbonisation regionally and locally – a key part of the net zero journey.
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![Liquid Food & Beverages in Refillable Packaging Funding Competition - Competition Briefing](https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/AdobeStock_183467236-1-scaled-e1661178484131.jpeg)
Event
Liquid Food & Beverages in Refillable Packaging Funding Competition - Competition Briefing
Innovate UK’s Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging (SSPP) Challenge is running a new competition to fund projects that demonstrate the viability of retailing liquid products in refillable packaging at scale.
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Case Study
Ignite Labs x BridgeAI: Transforming Innovators' AI Journey
Explore how Ignite Labs x BridgeAI empowers businesses to harness the potential of AI for innovation, offering insights, cross-sector collaboration, and funding opportunities.
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AI Innovation Workshops Series from Digital Catapult
Elevate your AI innovation journey with Digital Catapult’s expert-led AI Innovation workshops under the Innovate UK BridgeAI programme. From effective collaborations to responsible innovation and data excellence, explore diverse AI dimensions for unprecedented growth and success.
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News
Travel support for UK businesses to attend European events - apply now
Up to £700 is available for UK-based R&D SMEs to attend a European event.
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Event
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Event
Innovation Loans Round 11 - Applicant Briefing
Find out more about Innovate UK’s Innovation Loans Future Economy Competition for SME businesses looking for finance for late stage research and development.
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![Join the digital revolution: Innovate UK seeks public input for international collaboration on digital twins](https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/AdobeStock_318017950-scaled.jpeg)
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Join the digital revolution: Innovate UK seeks public input for international collaboration on digital twins
Innovate UK is embarking on an exciting new initiative to accelerate the development of digital twins around the world. (digital twins as a model of an asset or a system with a two-way information flow). To ensure the success of this venture, Innovate UK is reaching out to the public to gather valuable insights through a comprehensive survey. By participating in this survey, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of digital twin innovation and contribute to international collaboration efforts.
Survey now closed
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News
Net Zero Heat programme - Innovation Labs Blog
What happens when you get a group of experts in a room who, between them, understand all aspects of the process to retrofit buildings to be net zero? Brand-new insights and ideas?