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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.

BelleVie Care raises £2.1m in seed funding and grants to boost award-winning, Dutch-inspired care model across the UK
News
 9th Dec 2022

BelleVie Care raises £2.1m in seed funding and grants to boost award-winning, Dutch-inspired care model across the UK

The recent investment unlocks an additional £550,000 grant from Government-backed UKRI Healthy Ageing Challenge programme, delivered by Innovate UK, bringing latest funding round to £2.15m.

Young Innovators Success Stories: Ashley Ling, Piece & Quiet, South East
Case Study
 7th Dec 2022

Young Innovators Success Stories: Ashley Ling, Piece & Quiet, South East

Ashley Ling was inspired to start Piece and Quiet after rediscovering his love of jigsaws during lockdown.

Young Innovators Success Stories: Rachel Parker, The Frangipane Bakery, Scotland
Case Study
 7th Dec 2022

Young Innovators Success Stories: Rachel Parker, The Frangipane Bakery, Scotland

The idea for The Frangipane Bakery, a social enterprise that sells gluten-free baked goods, was born out of Rachel Parker’s own experiences.

Global Alliance Africa connects ecosystem players in Gauteng to explore challenges in grassroots innovation
News
 6th Dec 2022

Global Alliance Africa connects ecosystem players in Gauteng to explore challenges in grassroots innovation

On 17th November 2022, Global Alliance Africa at Innovate UK KTN hosted its first Local Innovation Networking event in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Accelerating Trustworthy AI: Phase 1 Feasibility Study
Event
14th Dec 2022
Online

Accelerating Trustworthy AI: Phase 1 Feasibility Study

Diversity and Inclusion in AgriTech innovation
News
 5th Dec 2022

Diversity and Inclusion in AgriTech innovation

A great idea can come from anyone. Diversity in businesses is essential to fast-track innovation and this goes hand in hand with inclusion.

Inspire, Involve, Invest
News
 5th Dec 2022

Inspire, Involve, Invest

We live in uncertain times – but also a time of opportunity. Innovation, the process that turns science and technology into added-value business reality, is the vital ingredient to unlocking the UK’s economic potential.

Energy-smart places: delivering net zero
Event
28th Feb 2023
Manchester & Online

Energy-smart places: delivering net zero

Catch up on this inspiring event which explored the Prospering from the Energy Revolution programme, discussed issues around locally-integrated energy approaches, and looked to the future.

Innovate UK EDGE speeds growth for electric transportation company
Case Study
 2nd Dec 2022

Innovate UK EDGE speeds growth for electric transportation company

White Motorcycle Concepts (WMC) is on course to disrupt the motorbike and scooter transportation market with electrically-powered machines that are powerful and aerodynamically efficient.

Young Innovators Success Stories: Jess Strain, Ovrbloom, South West
Case Study
 2nd Dec 2022

Young Innovators Success Stories: Jess Strain, Ovrbloom, South West

While studying textile design at Loughborough University, Jess Strain realised there was a serious lack of information on where and how fashion products were made.

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