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.

Industrial Symbiosis – The Journey So Far
Christopher Pilgrim, Technical Lead for the Transforming Foundation Industries Challenge at Innovate UK Business Connect offers a special insight into the concept of industrial symbiosis, and how it can be carried out in multiple ways across different countries.
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Climate Change Adaptation - Webinar Series
Join us online to learn more about climate change adaptation and explore the importance of reducing our impact on biodiversity.
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Introducing the Capsules of AI Knowledge video series
The Capsules of AI Knowledge are a series of short video insights produced to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) navigate the often complex and confusing journey to successful AI adoption. Whether you’re new to AI or looking to refine your approach, these videos are your starting point to confidently navigate the world of AI adoption.
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Innovate Local: West Midlands 2025
Join us for an Innovate Local event, part of the West Midlands Business Festival, to discover funding opportunities, connect with innovation experts and learn more about the grant application process.
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AI risks, rewards and responsibilities
Join The Alan Turing Institute to explore responsible AI concepts and strategies, and learn to design and deploy ethical AI systems with a focus on generative AI, delivered as part of the Innovate UK BridgeAI programme.
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Women Innovators in Foundation Industries Awards 2025 Shortlist
Discover the shortlisted nominees for the first ever awards from UKRI’s Transforming Foundation Industries Challenge, delivered by Innovate UK, EPSRC and ESRC, recognising Women Innovators in Foundation Industries. These awards are taking place at Innovate UK’s Materials and Manufacturing Showcase in London on 19 February.
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Meet the Innovator – Webinar Series
Join us and step into the future of place-based decarbonisation with Innovate UK Business Connect and the Innovate UK Net Zero Living programme.
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Top UK Science Adviser visits Global Alliance Africa partner in Nigeria
Professor Charlotte Watts, the Chief Scientific Adviser at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), recently visited Nigeria and made a stop at Hinckley Recycling to discuss the transformative potential of scientific collaborations and leading the e-waste recycling revolution.
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From e-waste to fashion, UK-Nigeria collaboration is accelerating the circular economy and sustainable construction
We take a look at how Innovate UK Global Alliance Africa has made progress in Nigeria over the last 12 months.
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Funding to build a sustainable future for medicines manufacturing
15 projects have been awarded a share of £1.3m seed funding to support proposals for large-scale Grand Challenges in sustainable medicines manufacturing.