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.
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Green Skills for Net Zero: Mapping Workforce Needs and Opportunities
Discover essential tools and guidance for building a futureproof, green workforce with IEMA, NHS Supply Chain and Nesta.
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Pitching and networking: A no-nonsense guide for SMEs
This guide is a practical resource designed to help SMEs navigate public sector pitching with clarity and confidence.
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Sustainable Chemicals Café Series
Connect with industry leaders and innovators driving the future of sustainable chemicals and low-carbon manufacturing.
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News
Championing growth through innovation in Nottingham
Innovate Local returns to East Midlands.
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Global Incubator Programme: USA (New York) - Advanced Energy and Sustainability Innovations briefing event
Join us for an online briefing event to learn more about the Advanced Energy and Sustainability Innovations Global Incubator Programme in New York.
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The Materials for the future economy sprint at Innovate UK Business Connect
Materials, associated processing, and new material applications will be the basis for cutting-edge products that reduce emissions, energy consumption and costs. This article explores the vision for Materials for the future economy along with the opportunities for the UK, as informed by extensive engagement with the community through a series of workshops in 2024.
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The World-class production sprint at Innovate UK Business Connect
Achieving world-class production relies on the rapid and widespread adoption of cutting-edge technologies. This article explores how recognising and replicating technology stacks can be an effective strategy to achieve this.
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The Smart design sprint at Innovate UK Business Connect
Effective design methods, design for resource efficiency, and design for maximum through-life value will be at the heart of UK manufacturing. This article is informed by extensive engagement with the community through a series of workshops in late 2024 and explores the vision for Smart design along with the opportunities for the UK.
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Driving a circular future: the Longer in use and reuse sprint at Innovate UK Business Connect
UK manufacturing will minimise materials use and waste, practice complete traceability, and use new remanufacturing services. This article explores the vision for Longer in use and reuse (LURU) as informed by engagement with the community throughout 2024.
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Cross-Sector Battery Transition: Supply Chain Strategies
The second Cross-Sector Battery Systems Showcase delivered by Innovate UK Business Connect and the Faraday Battery Challenge, brought together sector experts to share their insights on cross-cutting themes. This session explored the evolving battery supply chain needs of non-automotive sectors, highlighting the challenges of low-volume demand and the collaborative strategies required to ensure safety, sustainability, and system-wide resilience.