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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.

Innovate UK Talent & Skills Connect Webinar Series
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Innovate UK Talent & Skills Connect Webinar Series

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Innovate UK ISP57 - NDT/NDE Technologies in a Digital Age
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12/02/2026 Manchester

Innovate UK ISP57 - NDT/NDE Technologies in a Digital Age

Join us for the 57th Innovate UK Intelligent Sensing Programme (ISP57), a one-day event dedicated to advancing Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) technologies.
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Recycling agricultural plastics: Innovations and opportunities for UK farmers and growers
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03/02/2026 Newport, Wales

Recycling agricultural plastics: Innovations and opportunities for UK farmers and growers

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Investor Forum for Professional and Business Services
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24/02/2026 London

Investor Forum for Professional and Business Services

The UK Investor Forum for Professional and Business Services (PBS) will bring together investors, corporate ventures, and public funders to explore how strategic capital can accelerate innovation and productivity in this sector.
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BridgeAI Annual Showcase 2026
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09/03/2026 London

BridgeAI Annual Showcase 2026

Join us at the third exclusive BridgeAI Annual Showcase in London to discover firsthand how AI has been transforming the UK’s key growth industries. Network with industry leaders, explore real success stories and gain invaluable insights into the latest AI initiatives.
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Ensuring local people shape place-based innovation
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Ensuring local people shape place-based innovation

Learn how the Net Zero Living programme has been helping local authorities engage their local residents, communities and business, and co-design innovations that reflect their needs.

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How to support community energy in your local authority area
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How to support community energy in your local authority area

This Process guidance and background information pack, developed under Innovate UK’s Net Zero Living programme in partnership with the Carbon Trust, outlines a comprehensive approach for local authorities who want to understand and explore opportunities for community energy projects.

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GeoAI Festival Update: Cohort announced for the GeoAI Build and Pitch Programme
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GeoAI Festival Update: Cohort announced for the GeoAI Build and Pitch Programme

Following a thorough assessment of 50 applications, the final 20 teams have been selected to form the GeoAI Festival Cohort and will progress to the next stage of the GeoAI Build and Pitch Programme. In early 2026, this cohort will have the chance to develop novel commercial solutions that leverage Earth Observation (EO) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in answer to three real-world challenges across agriculture, nature and finance.

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HEL Performance strengthens resilience after Secure Innovation Security Review
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HEL Performance strengthens resilience after Secure Innovation Security Review

HEL Performance (Hose-Equip Limited), a Devon-based manufacturer of high-performance braking products, is a trusted supplier for world motorsport champions. For over 28 years, the company has delivered precision-engineered solutions, but when a cyber attack disrupted operations, Managing Director Simon Lane knew it was time to take security to the next level.
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Creating better, warmer homes through place-based innovation
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Creating better, warmer homes through place-based innovation

Discover how the Net Zero Living programme is driving change in Buildings and Retrofit. Learn how we’re supporting local authorities to build the resources, skills, and capacity needed to accelerate demand for retrofitting homes.

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