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.

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Hydrogen Supply Chain Collaborative R&D Competition Matchmaking Event
Join us for this matchmaking workshop in Manchester to support the new funding competition “Hydrogen storage and distribution supply chain Collaborative R&D”.
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Ignite Lab Series Wrap Up: Designing out waste in a circular textile industry
In the Autumn, the Design Team at Innovate UK KTN launched its inaugural Ignite Lab focusing on Sustainable Textiles and Circular Systems in the north of England. The event series, which included on-site visits and online sessions, aimed to connect businesses looking to innovate with design knowledge and expertise, providing diverse opportunities to learn and engage.
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CyberASAP Year 6 Demo Day
Watch our recording to see a range of highly promising cyber security products and services from leading UK academic teams. Hear their pitches and assess their offerings in this unique showcase of ready-to-commercialise cyber security innovations.
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Projects funded through the Farming Innovation Programme Research Starter competition
The Research Starter competition funds farmers, growers and foresters with ambitious, early-stage ideas to increase productivity and environmental sustainability in agriculture or horticulture. Find out more about the funded projects.
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Farming community gets funding boost to develop innovative solutions - Research Starter Competition
Farmers, growers and foresters with ambitious, early-stage ideas to increase productivity and environmental sustainability in their sectors have been receiving funding through the Research Starter competition.
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HydroGenerally - Episode 8: Hydrogen for Combustion
Our podcast discusses the importance of using hydrogen for combustion and the insights of the thought leaders that are working within this field. Innovate UK KTN’s Steffan Eldred and Debra Jones are joined by special guest Duncan Engeham from Cummins Inc.
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Consortium Building Event: Manufacturing Technology Centre
In person workshop with a summary of the competition briefing, focussing on collaboration and project consortia building.
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Consortium Building Event: National Robotarium, Edinburgh
In person workshop with a summary of the competition briefing, focussing on collaboration and project consortia building.
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Made Smarter Innovation CR&D Briefing Webinar
Online full briefing of scope, eligibility, application and appraisal processes. Opportunity to raise any questions.
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Exploring the Future of UK AI: Scoping Event
Join us for this scoping event which will bring together interested stakeholders including potential users and providers of AI to discuss the focus and direction of the programme including presentations from the AI programme consortium and round table discussions.