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.


Event
Glimpse of the Future Roundtable and Networking Event - North East
Join us in Gateshead for dynamic explorative discussions on a broad range of the most exciting new technological breakthroughs that could become part of everyday lives.
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News
Introducing the Women in Innovation Community Forum
We are delighted to officially launch the Women in Innovation Community Forum: a new space for collaboration, open dialogue, and shared insight that will keep women’s perspectives at the heart of Innovate UK’s future work.
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Event
Global Insights - South Africa Sustainable Plastic Webinar
Join us to learn insights from the recent Sustainable Plastics in South Africa Innovate UK Global Expert Mission (GEM)
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Case Study
Offshore renewable energy catapult drives action through workforce foresighting.
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Case Study
Digital Catapult - futureproofing the sector through Workforce Foresighting
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News
Navigating Tariff Changes: how UK businesses are responding to a shifting trade landscape
Innovate UK Loans hosts a virtual roundtable bringing together public and private sector experts with businesses to explore the real-world impact of recent tariff changes. Watch the highlights video to hear experts share how other innovative companies are adapting and staying competitive in a changing landscape.
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Rapid Review of Kenyan Alternative Proteins Sector Report
This Innovate UK Global Alliance Africa report summarises the current trends, opportunities, and gaps in the alternative protein industry in Kenya. It also highlights collaboration and technology commercialisation opportunities for UK and Kenyan businesses focusing on plant-based, fermentation-derived (including traditional and biomass fermentation), and edible insect alternative proteins.
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Discover More - Horizon Europe 2025 Cluster 6
Innovate UK and UK National Contact Points are pleased to announce a series of seven online briefings to prepare organisations for the Horizon Europe 2025 Cluster 6 call. Cluster 6 aims at reducing environmental degradation, halting, and reversing the decline of biodiversity on land, inland waters and sea, whilst ensuring food and nutrition security for all.
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News
AI For Services Podcast Series Two: Stories of change in Finance and Professional Services
Hosted by Astrid Ayel, AI for Services Lead at Innovate UK Business Connect, the AI for Services 2025 Podcast Series features honest discussions with founders, researchers, and technologists who are reimagining the future of financial and professional services.