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Entrepreneurship is not a dirty word, says KETS Quantum Security co-founder
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Entrepreneurship is not a dirty word, says KETS Quantum Security co-founder

“We combine the power of quantum technologies with the scalability and practicality of integrated photonics to fix some of the biggest security problems facing some of the largest organisations on the planet” – Chris Erven, CyberASAP 2017 alumnus and co-founder of KETS Quantum Security.

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Quantum for Batteries - Opportunities & Synergies
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01/02/2022 Online

Quantum for Batteries - Opportunities & Synergies

Watch the recording of an exciting session on Feb 1st which aimed to connect the UK battery and quantum communities. Hear from our key speakers and listen in on the discussions that followed.

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Creating an accessible and inclusive future flight
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Creating an accessible and inclusive future flight

Businesses lose approximately £2 billion per month by ignoring the needs of disabled people.

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Global Research & Innovation in Plastics Sustainability (GRIPS) 2022
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Global Research & Innovation in Plastics Sustainability (GRIPS) 2022

Global Research & Innovation in Plastics Sustainability (GRIPS) is back for 2022, organised by the UK Circular Plastics Network & Innovate UK KTN. Registration is open for delegates and exhibitors.

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New Global Alliance Innovation Exchange Challenges for Africa - now open!
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New Global Alliance Innovation Exchange Challenges for Africa - now open!

Global Alliance Africa is supporting companies to find innovative solutions to AgriFood challenges in Kenya and Circular Economy challenges in South Africa. Challenges include agricultural pest control, plastic reuse and refill, and electronic waste recycling. Apply by 28th January 2022.

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British Airways will fly on the first UK produced sustainable aviation fuel
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British Airways will fly on the first UK produced sustainable aviation fuel

British Airways and Phillips 66 Limited have signed a multi-year sustainable aviation fuel supply agreement to power the equivalent of 700 net zero CO2 emission flights between London and New York on its fuel-efficient Boeing 787 aircraft, offering a saving of almost 100,000 tonnes lifecycle CO2 emissions.

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Innovate Local North West
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25/01/2022 Online

Innovate Local North West

Join us to make a difference. Innovate Local North West is for innovators in and around Lancaster, South Cumbria and beyond.

Join your local business leaders, industrial researchers, entrepreneurs, support agencies and policymakers, and share views on the strategic priorities for innovation that the pioneers in the area are developing.

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Design Innovation Network Launch
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24/02/2022 Online

Design Innovation Network Launch

Watch the launch of the Design Innovation Network as we explore the powerful possibilities for Design to instigate positive change in innovation across sector and technology areas.

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Energy innovation for sustainable processing and manufacturing in African AgriFood
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20/01/2022 Online

Energy innovation for sustainable processing and manufacturing in African AgriFood

Watch on replay to find out more about innovation around sustainable processing and manufacturing in AgriFood in Africa.

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Breathe Battery Technologies receives £1.5m investment following the Faraday Battery Challenge Investment Readiness Programme
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Breathe Battery Technologies receives £1.5m investment following the Faraday Battery Challenge Investment Readiness Programme

Breathe Battery Technologies, an advanced battery management software developer based in London, received £1.5m investment led by Speedinvest. This comes as a direct outcome of Breathe’s participation in the Investment Readiness Programme run jointly in 2021 by the Faraday Battery Challenge and Innovate UK KTN.

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