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.

The missing ingredient for business success
Following a recent study commissioned by Innovate UK into the impact of social capital on innovation, we unpack the concept and explore what it means for businesses.
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Horizon Europe Maritime Information Day and Brokerage Event
Almost £50m is available for new and innovative projects in the maritime sector through the collaborative Horizon Europe initiative. Every legal entity from the UK is eligible to apply to the EU for this funding.
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Why do we need to adapt to climate change today?
The urgency to adapt to climate change today is becoming more and more pressing.
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News
Improving food security in Africa with Earth Observation technologies: key insights
In July 2023, 115 people from across the UK and Africa joined us online to discuss how Earth Observation (EO) technologies can support innovation across agriculture and food production in Africa.
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Improving food security in Africa via innovations in soil health and crop nutrition
In June 2023, we brought together UK and African experts to learn about the challenges and opportunities around building sustainable soil health and crop nutrition.
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Horticulture funding opportunities for UK growers
Defra is currently partnering with Innovate UK to deliver the Farming Innovation Programme which will provide £270m of funding.
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Planning regional and local decarbonisation: Local area energy plans and more
Planning decarbonisation regionally and locally – a key part of the net zero journey.
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Liquid Food & Beverages in Refillable Packaging Funding Competition - Competition Briefing
Innovate UK’s Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging (SSPP) Challenge is running a new competition to fund projects that demonstrate the viability of retailing liquid products in refillable packaging at scale.
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Case Study
Ignite Labs x BridgeAI: Transforming Innovators' AI Journey
Explore how Ignite Labs x BridgeAI empowers businesses to harness the potential of AI for innovation, offering insights, cross-sector collaboration, and funding opportunities.
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AI Innovation Workshops Series from Digital Catapult
Elevate your AI innovation journey with Digital Catapult’s expert-led AI Innovation workshops under the Innovate UK BridgeAI programme. From effective collaborations to responsible innovation and data excellence, explore diverse AI dimensions for unprecedented growth and success.