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.
Perspective
Optimising energy efficiency and sustainability in the AgriFood supply chain in Africa
In this article we investigate three technical projects delivered by UK and African partners which explored renewable energy solutions to support AgriFood businesses in Africa.
Perspective
How is AgriFood innovation helping to build better livelihoods in Africa?
Of the 86 completed AgriFood Africa Connect Innovation Awards, 52 resulted in jobs being created or safeguarded and 52 reported an improved income for farmers. In this article, read about three of these projects and their impact on building better livelihoods.
Perspective
Improving food security by reducing food loss and waste
In this article, we explore a selection of case studies showcasing the impact of the Africa AgriFood Connect Innovation Awards on improving food security through reducing food loss and waste. 51 of these projects focused on reducing food loss and waste.
Event
Webinar series: Transforming supply chains with AI
Explore the power of AI in supply chain optimisation with sector-specific insights into agriculture, construction, and transport industries.
Perspective
Key skills focus required to meet UK floating wind targets
Rapid future skills development is required to ensure the UK remains a world leader in offshore wind expertise. The requirement is now.
Perspective
Advanced Media Production: Foresighting skills for the future
The Advanced Media Production: Foresighting skills for the future report by the Digital Catapult, emphasises the importance of investments in research and development infrastructure and skill development to support the growth of Advanced Media Production.
Event
UK-South Africa Water Security Global Innovation Network Launch
Join Innovate UK Global alliance Africa online for the launch of the UK-South Africa Water Security Global Innovation Network, a community dedicated to addressing water challenges and promoting sustainable water management practices.
Event
REforMM: Longer in Use and ReUse workshop
To support realising our material and manufacturing vision 2050, on 26 March 2024, Innovate UK Business Connect hosted a workshop in London to explore how we can support companies wanting to make step changes to keep products longer in use and reuse.
Perspective
Reimagining transport: UK Transport Vision 2050
The UK Transport Vision 2050, first published in 2021, has been updated based on increased understanding, changing circumstances and feedback from over 200 partners.
News
Reshaping the cybersecurity ecosystem with CyberASAP 23/24: Meet the teams hoping to spin-out
Ahead of the 2024 Demo Day, meet five academic teams striving for success in the commercial market.