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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.

UK Seaweed and Biomass/Biotech: Unlocking collaboration opportunities in UK processing
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26/09/2025 Online

UK Seaweed and Biomass/Biotech: Unlocking collaboration opportunities in UK processing

Join this webinar to find out how Innovate UK's feasibility funding can support the UK's seaweed processors to discover, trial or develop innovative processing approaches for seaweed.
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Innovate UK support finds fertile ground at farming innovator
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Innovate UK support finds fertile ground at farming innovator

East Anglia-based PES Technologies is transforming how farmers monitor and manage their soil health. With tailored business growth support from Innovate UK, the company has completed a £1.3 million equity raise, launched its handheld in-field soil sensor and secured major collaborations in the UK and overseas. It has also benefitted from close to £1.6 million in Innovate UK grant funding, built an in-house team and is now preparing to join the Innovate UK Scaleup Programme.
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Announcing the Engineering Biology SPARK Award winners
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Announcing the Engineering Biology SPARK Award winners

The Engineering Biology Innovation Network has funded 15 SPARK Awards designed to tackle real-world challenges faced by UK SMEs or to accelerate their journey towards developing new products, processes, or services.

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First of a Kind 2025 Rail Competition winners announced
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First of a Kind 2025 Rail Competition winners announced

The Department for Transport (DfT) and Innovate UK are pleased to announce the winners of the First of a Kind (FOAK) 2025 competition. Winners will receive funding to help develop novel technology centred around AI for Complex Processes, Platform Train Interface, Personal Safety and Bridge Strikes.

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BridgeAI Independent Scientific Advisors: Reflections on the first 100 days
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BridgeAI Independent Scientific Advisors: Reflections on the first 100 days

Gain insights into the first 100 days of The Alan Turing Institute’s Independent Scientific advisors journey. Discover how they supported businesses through the BridgeAI programme.

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Flying start for Time Machine Designs as growth takes off with Innovate UK
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Flying start for Time Machine Designs as growth takes off with Innovate UK

Bristol-based Time Machine Designs is combining cutting-edge digital technology with the latest archaeological and historical research to bring the past to life in immersive and interactive ways. With tailored business growth support from Innovate UK, the company has won a £100,000 contract, co-funded eight freelance roles and grown its customer base internationally across Europe and North America.
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Innovate UK welcomes new government plans to supercharge UK cyber sector
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Innovate UK welcomes new government plans to supercharge UK cyber sector

The UK government has announced a significant boost to its cybersecurity sector, unveiling new plans to supercharge innovation and resilience across the country.

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ESBEM: Certification of Novel Construction Products
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04/12/2025 Online

ESBEM: Certification of Novel Construction Products

For innovators working in Emergent Sustainable Built Environment Materials. This four-part webinar series brings together industry specialists, successful SMEs, and expert Q&A to demystify the process of testing, certification, and acceptance for novel, low environmental impact materials and products.
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Biomedical Catalyst Accelerator regional roadshows
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15/09/2025 London, Liverpool and Glasgow

Biomedical Catalyst Accelerator regional roadshows

Join us at one of three regional roadshows to explore how Innovate UK’s Biomedical Catalyst, our flagship health innovation funding programme, is accelerating the journey from idea to impact for SMEs and academic innovators.
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New round of Accelerators to support health and life science innovation
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New round of Accelerators to support health and life science innovation

Innovate UK Biomedical Catalyst continues to lead the way in supporting UK-based health and life science innovators, offering a powerful combination of access to funding, mentorship, and ecosystem support to accelerate the journey from concept to commercialisation.

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