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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.

Strengthening information security through BSI consultancy and ISO 27001
Case Study
 19th May 2026

Strengthening information security through BSI consultancy and ISO 27001

Hoppa is a fast growing start up providing data engineering and information management services to the construction sector. By combining an AI-powered SaaS platform with end-to-end information assurance services, Hoppa supports organisations to manage large volumes of complex information more effectively, improving compliance, efficiency, and decision-making.
Decarbonising homes with AI-powered heating system software
Case Study
 19th May 2026

Decarbonising homes with AI-powered heating system software

Eluxevo is a UK-based start-up developing an AI-enabled home heating and lighting system, which features both hardware and software elements to optimise energy use and support decarbonisation.
Second North East Scotland ICURe Discover cohort closes, building on three active spin-outs from cohort one
Perspective
 15th May 2026

Second North East Scotland ICURe Discover cohort closes, building on three active spin-outs from cohort one

Robotics adoption in the UK - The real innovation challenge
Perspective
 15th May 2026

Robotics adoption in the UK - The real innovation challenge

As part of the Innovate UK Robotics Adoption programme, our Robotics Industry Showcase 2026 in Milton Keynes demonstrated that the UK has world-class strength in robotics R&D and highlighted how adoption could be realised.

Valuing and monetising outcomes in local net zero projects
Perspective
 14th May 2026

Valuing and monetising outcomes in local net zero projects

This report, delivered for Innovate UK’s Net Zero Living Programme by Bankers without Boundaries and City Science, aims to help local authorities understand and apply practical methods for identifying and valuing the outcomes of public investments in net zero projects.

Net Zero Lessons from across the UK
Perspective
 14th May 2026

Net Zero Lessons from across the UK

Learn how deliberative place-based engagement and community-led planning are driving the green transition.

Connected Capabilities Workshop
Event
17th Jun 2026
London

Connected Capabilities Workshop

Innovate UK’s Secure and Resilient Growth Directorate is developing a portfolio of initiatives designed to strengthen the UK’s ability to connect technologies into integrated, trusted and deployable systems that drive growth, resilience and real world adoption.
Contracts for Innovation: First of a Kind 2026
Event
20th May 2026
Online

Contracts for Innovation: First of a Kind 2026

The Department for Transport (DfT), Innovate UK and Innovate UK Business Connect are pleased to announce the latest First of a Kind (FOAK) rail competition.
Regulatory Science and Innovation Summit 2026
Event
18th Jun 2026
London

Regulatory Science and Innovation Summit 2026

Join us for an impactful day of insight, collaboration and strategic discussions at the Regulatory Science Annual Meeting.
Delivering data-driven insights to enhance visitor attraction analytics
Case Study
 7th May 2026

Delivering data-driven insights to enhance visitor attraction analytics

Placemaking AI leverages AI to make real estate properties, from high streets and cultural venues to residential neighbourhoods, more appealing and financially successful. Designed to help property managers, developers, and local authorities understand what makes places work for people so that destinations can thrive.
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