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Innovate UK Announces Global Expert Missions in Engineering Biology
Innovate UK Announces Global Expert Missions in Engineering Biology

Innovate UK is excited to announce the launch of two Global Expert Missions (GEMs) in Engineering Biology, set to commence this autumn. These missions are part of Innovate UK’s strategy to foster international collaboration in key technology sectors with strategic partners.

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Join Innovate UK as an Expert Assessor in Advanced Connectivity Technologies
Join Innovate UK as an Expert Assessor in Advanced Connectivity Technologies

Are you a professional with industry experience, applied practice or lived expertise in your field, with a passion for innovation? Do you want to contribute to the success of future innovators? If so, apply to be an Expert Assessor and help shape the UK’s innovation ecosystem.

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Cohort Announcement for the Battery & Critical Materials Investment Readiness Programme 2025
Cohort Announcement for the Battery & Critical Materials Investment Readiness Programme 2025

Innovate UK Business Connect is delighted to announce the onboarding of 21 companies onto its Batteries and Critical Materials Investment Readiness Programme.

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First of a Kind 2025 Rail Competition winners announced
First of a Kind 2025 Rail Competition winners announced

The Department for Transport (DfT) and Innovate UK are pleased to announce the winners of the First of a Kind (FOAK) 2025 competition. Winners will receive funding to help develop novel technology centred around AI for Complex Processes, Platform Train Interface, Personal Safety and Bridge Strikes.

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Innovate UK welcomes new government plans to supercharge UK cyber sector
Innovate UK welcomes new government plans to supercharge UK cyber sector

The UK government has announced a significant boost to its cybersecurity sector, unveiling new plans to supercharge innovation and resilience across the country.

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New round of Accelerators to support health and life science innovation
New round of Accelerators to support health and life science innovation

Innovate UK Biomedical Catalyst continues to lead the way in supporting UK-based health and life science innovators, offering a powerful combination of access to funding, mentorship, and ecosystem support to accelerate the journey from concept to commercialisation.

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Building a strong talent pipeline: Insights from the Technical Skills Shortages Focus event
Building a strong talent pipeline: Insights from the Technical Skills Shortages Focus event

The Technical Skills focus event, hosted by Innovate UK, brought together employers, educators, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore how collaboration, education, and innovation can help address the UK’s growing shortage of technical professionals.

The event part of Innovate UK’s Talent & Skills Connect series, featured expert speakers from the Science Council, the Gatsby Charitable Foundation, the National Institutes of Technology Network, and the Catapult Network, each offering valuable insights into building a stronger, more sustainable talent pipeline for the UK’s innovation economy.

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