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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.

Horizon Europe: CHIPS-JU 2026
Event
7th Apr 2026
Online

Horizon Europe: CHIPS-JU 2026

Join Innovate UK for a webinar focused on the CHIPS Joint Undertaking (CHIPS-JU) programme in April to prepare for the published 2026 calls.
Accelerating time-critical genomic testing in healthcare
Case Study
 25th Mar 2026

Accelerating time-critical genomic testing in healthcare

DEVOTE (Development and Validation of Technology for Time-Critical Genomic Testing) is accelerating genomic testing across Greater Manchester through a £2.1m Innovate UK-funded partnership.
Local Energy Trackers: a new data resource for local authorities
News
 24th Mar 2026

Local Energy Trackers: a new data resource for local authorities

The Net Zero Living Programme has launched Local Energy Trackers, giving UK local authorities access to area-wide data to compare performance in renewable energy, EV uptake, and building energy efficiency.

Success by Design: key considerations for designing grant schemes
Perspective
 24th Mar 2026

Success by Design: key considerations for designing grant schemes

The Success by Design report, developed under Innovate UK’s Net Zero Living Programme in partnership with Regen, offers insights for local authorities, focusing on how different grant schemes have been developed and dealt with challenges. The findings highlight that critical decisions made at the design stage can lay the groundwork for later success.

Six Ways to Navigate Grid Constraints: guidance for embedded generation projects
Perspective
 24th Mar 2026

Six Ways to Navigate Grid Constraints: guidance for embedded generation projects

This report, developed under Innovate UK’s Net Zero Living Programme in partnership with the Carbon Trust offers practical guidance to aid the successful development of small-scale renewable electricity generation projects.

Medicines manufacturing - Labs of the future: competition briefing
Event
17th Apr 2026
Online

Medicines manufacturing - Labs of the future: competition briefing

Innovate UK will invest up to £7.5 million in the Medicines Manufacturing: Labs of the Future competition. This applicant briefing webinar introduces the competition scope, timelines, eligibility criteria, and expectations for applicants.
AgriScale: Accelerating agri-tech manufacturing competition briefing
Event
8th Apr 2026
Online

AgriScale: Accelerating agri-tech manufacturing competition briefing

Learn about the upcoming AgriScale competition supporting late‑stage agri‑tech innovations to overcome technology gaps and scale manufacturing for commercial adoption.
Opportunities for UK agri-tech businesses to explore international markets in 2026
Event
9th Apr 2026
Online

Opportunities for UK agri-tech businesses to explore international markets in 2026

Learn about upcoming funded opportunities from Innovate UK to support your agri-tech business to explore new international markets in 2026.
AgriScale: Accelerating agri-tech manufacturing showcase and consortia building
Event
29th Apr 2026
Coventry

AgriScale: Accelerating agri-tech manufacturing showcase and consortia building

Join us to find out more about the upcoming Innovate UK AgriScale funding competition with up to £13 million available for agri-tech innovators.
Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure (ZEVI2) national briefing event
Event
15th Apr 2026
London

Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure (ZEVI2) national briefing event

Watch this briefing event to gain an overview of the ZEVI2 competition, including its objectives, scope and priorities, while offering valuable opportunities to connect with potential partners and collaborators.
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