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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.

Standards for Innovation
Event
16/09/2025 Online

Standards for Innovation

Discover how standards can accelerate innovation. Innovation isn’t just about great ideas, it’s about scaling them, building trust, and reaching new markets. Standards play a vital role in this journey, from speeding up product approvals to ensuring interoperability and boosting credibility.
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Quantum Technologies for Transport Competition Briefing
Event
16/09/2025 Online

Quantum Technologies for Transport Competition Briefing

This session will introduce the Quantum Technologies for Transport Contracts for Innovation Competition, where attendees will hear directly from the programme team, along with quantum technologies and transport stakeholders. There will also be time for audience Q&A.
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Future ready pharma: Exploring the technology and innovation needs in medicines manufacturing
Event
02/10/2025 Online

Future ready pharma: Exploring the technology and innovation needs in medicines manufacturing

Join us for an interactive workshop exploring the technology and innovation needs shaping the future of medicines manufacturing.
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Capital to Climate:</br>Bridging finance and climate innovation
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Capital to Climate:
Bridging finance and climate innovation

A new report captures the most impactful insights from the Capital to Climate event series, shedding light on the strategies, challenges, and opportunities involved in mobilising investment at scale to drive the UK’s journey toward Net Zero.

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Vaisala acquires Quanterra Systems - A new chapter for carbon monitoring
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Vaisala acquires Quanterra Systems - A new chapter for carbon monitoring

Quanterra Systems Ltd, an Innovate UK ICURe spin-out from the University of Exeter, has been acquired by global climate measurement leader Vaisala. The acquisition, completed on 1 September 2025, coincides with the launch of Vaisala’s New Climate Business and marks a significant step forward in verified ecosystem carbon monitoring.

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Materials & Manufacturing Show and Tell Series, autumn 2025
Event
15/10/2025 Online

Materials & Manufacturing Show and Tell Series, autumn 2025

Join us for a series of online webinars where UK academics showcase their incredible research with the aim of further developing these into commercial technologies through collaboration and partnerships with industry.
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Global Business Innovation Programme – Battery Tech, Germany - Applicant Briefing
Event
22/09/2025 Online

Global Business Innovation Programme – Battery Tech, Germany - Applicant Briefing

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Opening the door to Horizon Europe funding
Event
09/10/2025 Daresbury

Opening the door to Horizon Europe funding

Join us in Daresbury to learn more about Horizon Europe and the types of funding opportunities available.
Recording coming soon
Talent and Skills Connect: Design as a Skillset for Innovation
Event
01/10/2025 Online

Talent and Skills Connect: Design as a Skillset for Innovation

Explore how embedding design excellence throughout the innovation process can drive inclusive, impactful outcomes, starting with education and skills development.
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Immersive Innovation 2025 XR Unlocked: Understanding and Application in Industry
Event
12/11/2025 Leeds

Immersive Innovation 2025 XR Unlocked: Understanding and Application in Industry

The Innovate UK Immersive Tech Network, in collaboration with AREA and Nexus University of Leeds, invite you to dive into the world of enterprise immersive technology, and discover its limitless possibilities for industry transformation.
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