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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.

Industry voices: Shaping the future of advanced manufacturing
Event
19th Mar 2026
Coventry

Industry voices: Shaping the future of advanced manufacturing

Innovate UK is developing programmes to support the government’s Industrial Strategy and Advanced Manufacturing Sector Plan, with a focus on the six frontier industries. To help shape this work, we want to hear directly from industry about where the highest growth potential lies.
Contracts for Innovation:<br>Industrial human-relevant drug models phase 1 applicant briefing webinar
Event
4th Mar 2026
Online

Contracts for Innovation:
Industrial human-relevant drug models phase 1 applicant briefing webinar

Driving innovation forward: Highlights from Innovate Local West Midlands
News
 13th Feb 2026

Driving innovation forward: Highlights from Innovate Local West Midlands

Celebrating local innovators and upcoming opportunities at Innovate Local West Midlands. Innovate Local: West Midlands showcased the incredible contributions of the West Midlands in innovation and the vital role innovators play in shaping the future of business.

Driving growth and collaboration at Innovate Local South Yorkshire
News
 13th Feb 2026

Driving growth and collaboration at Innovate Local South Yorkshire

Celebrating local innovators and upcoming opportunities at Innovate Local South Yorkshire.

Cross-sector innovation reducing manual strain in offshore wind
Case Study
 12th Feb 2026

Cross-sector innovation reducing manual strain in offshore wind

Cross-sector innovation focused on finding practical solutions to reduce fatigue and injury risk while maintaining efficiency in demanding offshore conditions.
Investing in Places: Learnings for local net zero planning and attracting investment
Perspective
 12th Feb 2026

Investing in Places: Learnings for local net zero planning and attracting investment

The ‘Investing in Places’ insight report, developed under Innovate UK’s Net Zero Living Programme in partnership with Regen, shows how local authorities can turn net zero ambitions into credible propositions that attract investment, at pace and at scale.

Shaping the Future of Skills: Insights from the Workforce Foresighting Hub Workshops
News
 12th Feb 2026

Shaping the Future of Skills: Insights from the Workforce Foresighting Hub Workshops

In Q4 2025, the Workforce Foresighting Hub (WF Hub) held a series of regional and online workshops bringing together educators and skills providers. The sessions showcased the latest data insights and gathered feedback to shape the next generation of workforce foresighting tools while building a community of educator advocates. This engagement has been key in ensuring the WF Hub remains a relevant, go to resource for future planning across the UK’s skills and education sector.

Supporting innovation in drug and alcohol addiction healthcare challenges
News
 12th Feb 2026

Supporting innovation in drug and alcohol addiction healthcare challenges

OLS has launched a £20m plan to fast-track the development of innovative pharmaceutical, MedTech and digital technologies for tackling drug and alcohol addiction healthcare challenges.

Addiction Healthcare Goals - Catalysing Innovation Awards scheme briefing
Event
19th Feb 2026
Online

Addiction Healthcare Goals - Catalysing Innovation Awards scheme briefing

Watch the recording to gain an overview of the Addiction Healthcare Goals – Catalysing Innovation Awards scheme, its two funding strands and eligibility requirements.
Talent & Skills Connect: Inspiring Educators
News
 12th Feb 2026

Talent & Skills Connect: Inspiring Educators

Spotlighting the vital role that educators play in shaping the future talent pipeline

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