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.

Addiction Healthcare Goals - Catalysing Innovation Awards scheme briefing
Event
19th Feb 2026
Online

Addiction Healthcare Goals - Catalysing Innovation Awards scheme briefing

Watch the recording to gain an overview of the Addiction Healthcare Goals – Catalysing Innovation Awards scheme, its two funding strands and eligibility requirements.
Talent & Skills Connect: Inspiring Educators
News
 12th Feb 2026

Talent & Skills Connect: Inspiring Educators

Spotlighting the vital role that educators play in shaping the future talent pipeline

Turning insight into impact: addressing future skills needs
News
 10th Feb 2026

Turning insight into impact: addressing future skills needs

The Talent & Skills Connect Community Takeover webinar brought together speakers from Cogent Skills to explore how workforce insight can be turned into practical action across key growth sectors, including nuclear, clean energy and life sciences.

Global Insights: Engineering Biology in Switzerland
Event
4th Mar 2026
Online

Global Insights: Engineering Biology in Switzerland

Join our Global Insights Webinar where we will provide a unique perspective on the Swiss engineering biology landscape.
Empowering women entrepreneurs in the age of AI
Event
24th Mar 2026
London

Empowering women entrepreneurs in the age of AI

Following a review of timing against wider organisational commitments, Innovate UK will no longer be delivering 'Empowering women entrepreneurs in the age of AI'. This event will be delivered in full by Google, at the original timings and location.
Net Zero Living Programme Exclusive Showcase
Event
5th Mar 2026
Manchester

Net Zero Living Programme Exclusive Showcase

Join us in Manchester on Thursday 5 March 2026 to explore the progress, learning and real-world impact emerging from the Net Zero Living Programme demonstrator projects.
 Planning for investment: Turning ideas into investable propositions
News
 5th Feb 2026

Planning for investment: Turning ideas into investable propositions

Innovate UK’s Net Zero Living Programme, in partnership with Regen and Bankers without Boundaries, outlines how local authorities can adopt net zero planning to attract investment.

Showcase sets direction for the UK's next chapter in battery innovation
News
 5th Feb 2026

Showcase sets direction for the UK's next chapter in battery innovation

In Feb 2026, Innovate UK brought together leaders from industry, government, academia and investment in London for the Battery Innovation Programme Showcase, marking the first major milestone towards the launch of a transformative new national programme for battery innovation.

CyberASAP Demo Day 2026 - Discover the UK’s next-generation cyber security innovations
News
 5th Feb 2026

CyberASAP Demo Day 2026 - Discover the UK’s next-generation cyber security innovations

Innovate UK is happy to announce the CyberASAP Year 9 Demo Day is back in London on 25 February taking place in London from 12:30 to 19:00. This flagship annual event offers investors, industry leaders and the cyber innovation community an exciting first look at fourteen cutting edge cyber security pitches developed by academic teams from across the UK.

UK-South Africa collaboration on water and waste insights
Perspective
 4th Feb 2026

UK-South Africa collaboration on water and waste insights

In this perspective, Nicola Redelinghuys, Knowledge Transfer Manager for Global Alliance Africa and manager of the Innovate UK UK-South Africa Water Security and Waste Circularity Global Innovation Network shares the key opportunities within the water and waste industries for innovators in the UK and South Africa.

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