Knowledge Centre

Join us in Oxford for the chance to meet leading UK accountancy firms in an afternoon of facilitated speed networking.

Biodiversity is declining rapidly, with UK wildlife populations down 19% over 40 years. Climate change, land use, and unsustainable practices are driving this loss — threatening ecosystems, economies, and everyday life. Innovate UK Business Connect is helping to tackle this through innovation and collaboration focused on biodiversity monitoring, green finance, and regenerative agriculture. The mission is clear: support nature-positive solutions, align policy and industry, and build resilience for a sustainable future.

Join Pioneer Group and Innovate UK Business Connect, for this exciting event focused on defossilising the UK chemicals industry, which will see the launch of the new Innovate UK Business Connect ‘Sustainable Chemicals Innovation Network’.

The Innovate UK Growth Catalyst combines grant funding with aligned private investment through our trusted Investor Partnerships model.

Mykor, a Bristol based cleantech company, is transforming the construction industry with its innovative, low-carbon building solutions. The company’s flagship product, MykoSIP, offers a carbon-negative alternative to conventional structural insulated panels, contributing to a greener, more sustainable built environment. With bespoke business growth support from Innovate UK, Mykor has secured more than £950,000 in grant funding, attracted £2M in seed investment, created 17 full-time positions, established critical partnerships across academia and industry, and secured £337M in commercial agreements.

My SMASH Media, headquartered at the prestigious Futures Institute in Edinburgh with a presence in London, is transforming how film and TV projects gain visibility and connect with industry professionals. Its innovative intellectual property (IP) matchmaking platform uses AI to empower creators, helping them build industry-standard pitch presentations for their creative projects. With tailored business growth support from Innovate UK, the company has expanded its international reach, secured crucial funding and forged significant industry partnerships.

Innovate UK is committed to supporting women-led businesses, recognising their £250 billion economic potential. In 2024, roundtables with 50+ stakeholders led to ten key commitments to foster inclusivity, remove barriers, and enhance opportunities, ensuring a stronger, more equitable innovation system for trailblazing women innovators.

The second Cross-Sector Battery Systems Showcase delivered by Innovate UK Business Connect and the Faraday Battery Challenge, brought together sector experts to share their insights on cross-cutting themes. This session explored the evolving battery supply chain needs of non-automotive sectors, highlighting the challenges of low-volume demand and the collaborative strategies required to ensure safety, sustainability, and system-wide resilience.

Innovate UK Start-up Connect in partnership with Centre for Entrepreneurs, co-hosted sessions on Day 1 of the 8th annual Incubator and Accelerator Network (IAN) conference at Aston university. The day brought together stakeholders from the incubator and accelerator ecosystem to collaborate, share best practice, and network.