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.

Global Regulation Index
Regulation can stimulate innovation through a range of mechanisms. The Global Regulation Index helps identify how countries are using regulation to encourage innovation.
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Case Study
Innovating water security: Watermarq's data-driven solutions for drought response and investment planning
Watermarq received Contracts for Innovation funding to develop innovative water supply and demand analytics solutions, which can help governments and other organisations plan responses to drought.
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Case Study
Enhancing travel accessibility: Transreport's Passenger Assistance App revolutionises rail travel for disabled passengers
With Innovate UK Contracts for Innovation funding, Transreport has developed an award-winning Passenger Assistance app which makes travel more inclusive for passengers requiring assistance.
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News
Japanese Cyber Security Inward Mission 2024 highlights
This week, Innovate UK hosted an inward mission from Japan, providing an opportunity to strengthen connections and build collaborative programme themes, while identifying investment and funding opportunities.
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News
Project to detect hidden signs of osteoporosis gets Innovate UK funding
Naitive Technologies has secured funding from Innovate UK’s Advancing Precision Medicine programme to develop its technology which aims to find patients at risk of osteoporosis during routine, otherwise unrelated, hip or pelvis X-rays.
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Event
Building AI Startup-Industry Partnerships Workshop
As artificial intelligence (AI) revolutionises businesses with unprecedented speed, the pivotal factor for unlocking growth and innovation lies in fostering successful collaboration between entrepreneurs and industry end users. This workshop aims to cultivate a deep understanding of the value of working together, while also addressing the technical and business barriers that often impede such partnerships.
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Event
Net Zero Living Annual Event - Innovating to Accelerate Change
Join us for our Inaugural Net Zero Living annual event.
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News
CyberASAP Programme Year 8 kicks off with a record number of applications
The 8th year of CyberASAP has kicked off with over 60 applications – a record-breaking number so far.
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Event
Watch the 'Silent Designers' live podcast episode with the Catapult’s Design Network
Watch our live podcast event, the final episode in the Silent Designers series, featuring a panel of design experts from across the Catapult network.
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Event
Women in Innovation: Application Support Sessions
The Innovate UK Women in Innovation Awards 2024/25 will award up to 50 women up to £75k grant funding plus invaluable business support, bespoke advice and networking.