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.

News
BelleVie Care raises £2.1m in seed funding and grants to boost award-winning, Dutch-inspired care model across the UK
The recent investment unlocks an additional £550,000 grant from Government-backed UKRI Healthy Ageing Challenge programme, delivered by Innovate UK, bringing latest funding round to £2.15m.
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Case Study
Young Innovators Success Stories: Ashley Ling, Piece & Quiet, South East
Ashley Ling was inspired to start Piece and Quiet after rediscovering his love of jigsaws during lockdown.
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Case Study
Young Innovators Success Stories: Rachel Parker, The Frangipane Bakery, Scotland
The idea for The Frangipane Bakery, a social enterprise that sells gluten-free baked goods, was born out of Rachel Parker’s own experiences.
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News
Global Alliance Africa connects ecosystem players in Gauteng to explore challenges in grassroots innovation
On 17th November 2022, Global Alliance Africa at Innovate UK KTN hosted its first Local Innovation Networking event in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Event

News
Diversity and Inclusion in AgriTech innovation
A great idea can come from anyone. Diversity in businesses is essential to fast-track innovation and this goes hand in hand with inclusion.
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News
Inspire, Involve, Invest
We live in uncertain times – but also a time of opportunity. Innovation, the process that turns science and technology into added-value business reality, is the vital ingredient to unlocking the UK’s economic potential.
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Event
Energy-smart places: delivering net zero
Catch up on this inspiring event which explored the Prospering from the Energy Revolution programme, discussed issues around locally-integrated energy approaches, and looked to the future.
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Case Study
Innovate UK EDGE speeds growth for electric transportation company
White Motorcycle Concepts (WMC) is on course to disrupt the motorbike and scooter transportation market with electrically-powered machines that are powerful and aerodynamically efficient.
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Case Study
Young Innovators Success Stories: Jess Strain, Ovrbloom, South West
While studying textile design at Loughborough University, Jess Strain realised there was a serious lack of information on where and how fashion products were made.