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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.

Improving energy efficiency in the UK: Navigating opportunities and challenges in the UK housing sector
perspectives
24/07/2023

Improving energy efficiency in the UK: Navigating opportunities and challenges in the UK housing sector

In this report, we delve into key findings that shed light on the opportunities and challenges ahead, while exploring how Innovate UK KTN can play a pivotal role in driving sustainable advancements in the UK’s housing sector.

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Jet Zero strategy: one year on
News
21/07/2023

Jet Zero strategy: one year on

On 20th July 2023, the Department for Transport (DfT) published Jet Zero strategy: one year on, setting out progress against their strategic framework for decarbonising aviation.

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Innovate UK Analysis for Innovators Round 11 Stage 1 Briefing
Event
07/08/2023 Online

Innovate UK Analysis for Innovators Round 11 Stage 1 Briefing

The Innovate UK Analysis for Innovators grant funding competition has successfully run 10 times since its launch in 2016. This eleventh round programme builds upon that experience.

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New action plan launched to boost innovation in West Midlands
News
21/07/2023

New action plan launched to boost innovation in West Midlands

Innovate UK and the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) have announced a new strategic partnership to strengthen innovation in the region.

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Mobilising demand for low carbon materials to achieve rapid industrial decarbonisation
News
20/07/2023

Mobilising demand for low carbon materials to achieve rapid industrial decarbonisation

On 24th May, Innovate UK, First Movers Coalition (FMC) and Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) co-convened a roundtable discussion to understand how demand for low carbon materials can rapidly decarbonise industry. The discussion centred on two key questions: why does demand matter and how can it be harnessed to decarbonise industry at scale and pace?

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Circular Economy for a Prosperous Future
perspectives
20/07/2023

Circular Economy for a Prosperous Future

We hear a lot about Circular Economy, and how its role is critical in combatting climate change,  the effects of which are already being felt in the UK and across the world, but do we really understand what it means?

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Innovate UK launches UK-India Innovation Insight Reports
News
19/07/2023

Innovate UK launches UK-India Innovation Insight Reports

The Innovation Insight reports aim to provide a holistic understanding of the potential scale of collaboration between the UK and India.

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Innovate UK launches new mentoring scheme to support women in aviation
News
17/07/2023

Innovate UK launches new mentoring scheme to support women in aviation

As part of the UK Research and Innovation Future Flight Challenge, Innovate UK has launched an exciting new mentoring scheme to support women working across the aviation sector.

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Smart Factory Expo 2023: putting manufacturing at the heart of the future
News
17/07/2023

Smart Factory Expo 2023: putting manufacturing at the heart of the future

Smart Factory Expo is an industry leading manufacturing exhibition showcasing the latest digital innovations in technology, processes and thinking beyond Industry 4.0.

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Innovation in Professional and Financial Services Online Competition Briefing
Event
01/08/2023 Online

Innovation in Professional and Financial Services Online Competition Briefing

UK registered businesses, or organisations in collaborations, can apply for a share of up to £5 million for projects that develop new products and services within Professional and Financial Services, across 2 different strands.

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