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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.

Contracts for innovation - resource efficiency impacts online briefing event
Event
16/07/2025 Online

Contracts for innovation - resource efficiency impacts online briefing event

We would like to invite you to attend this dedicated briefing webinar for a Contracts for Innovation competition based on Resource Efficiency Impacts, including 3 different strands (chemicals, construction and automotive impacts), to give you the opportunity to ask any questions directly to expert innovation leads at Innovate UK and Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). This session is intended to address general questions around the competition scope and individual project queries will not be covered. If you do have specific project queries, contact details will be shared.

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Innovation made simple - a framework for SMEs
Event
15/07/2025 Online

Innovation made simple - a framework for SMEs

This webinar is delivered by BSI as part of the Innovate Uk BridgeAI programme. Discover the new, pioneering international standard for Innovation Management Systems, ISO 56001 and how adopting a systems approach to innovation can support SMEs in their AI journey.

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Introduction to Horizon Europe
Event
24/07/2025 Online

Introduction to Horizon Europe

Join this webinar to learn more about Horizon Europe, in particular those interested in participating in cutting-edge research and innovation projects.

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Unlocking Horizon Europe Funding: A Guide for UK AgriFood Innovators
News
30/06/2025

Unlocking Horizon Europe Funding: A Guide for UK AgriFood Innovators

This article provides a clear and practical overview of the 2025 Horizon Europe Cluster 6 Work Programme opportunities, expectations, and best practices for UK AgriFood innovators looking to get involved.

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AgriFood Innovation Showcase 2025 event highlights
News
30/06/2025

AgriFood Innovation Showcase 2025 event highlights

Discover the key moments from our showcase event that enabled people throughout the AgriFood ecosystem to make powerful connections, highlight their innovation, discuss food systems, from farm to fork and collaborating to achieve pioneering sustainability innovations.

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Anticipating Tomorrow’s Skills
perspectives
25/06/2025

Anticipating Tomorrow’s Skills

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Glimpse of the Future Roundtable and Networking Event - North East
Event
08/07/2025 Gateshead

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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Introducing the Women in Innovation Community Forum
News
25/06/2025

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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Global Insights - South Africa Sustainable Plastic Webinar
Event
15/07/2025 Online

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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Offshore renewable energy catapult drives action through workforce foresighting.
Case Study
19/06/2025

Offshore renewable energy catapult drives action through workforce foresighting.

The offshore wind sector is vital to the UK’s transition to Net Zero. With a national target of quadrupling offshore wind power by 2030, the sector faces the urgent need to expand its workforce. This growing demand for skilled workers cannot be met without a concerted, proactive effort to address the current skills gap.
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