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iX Challenges: re-processing, re-using or modifying large quantities of PPE and hand sanitiser
Join Innovate UK KTN’s Innovation Exchange launch webinar to find out more about the challenge from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in finding innovators that can reprocess, re-use or modify large quantities of PPE gowns, goggles, visors and hand sanitiser into new products that have further application or use. Innovators should have capacity to handle significant volumes of products.
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Innovate UK and Tees Valley Combined Authority – Net zero collaboration event - POSTPONED
This event has been postponed due to unavoidable circumstances. Registration is currently closed but will reopen as soon as we have a new date confirmed.
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Innovate UK EDGE sparks growth at EV grid pioneer Sygensys
Start-up Sygensys is enhancing the performance and reliability of electric vehicle (EV) charging and vehicle to grid technology. Supported by Innovate UK EDGE, it aims to ensure the effective use of renewable energy sources through its demand management and energy storage systems.
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Innovate UK and Liverpool City Region - Advanced Manufacturing collaboration event - POSTPONED
This event has been postponed due to unavoidable circumstances. Registration is currently closed but will reopen as soon as we have a new date confirmed.
Postponed

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£10m Zero Emission Propulsion: Competition Briefing Event - Collaborative R&D
Innovate UK invites you to watch this briefing and networking event for the Zero Emission Propulsion funding, part of the new Net Zero Mobility Programme.
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Innovate UK EDGE help yields £1M investment for plant growth pioneer
Bristol University spin-out Glaia has developed carbon-based ‘sugar dots’ that can dramatically improve the efficiency of photosynthesis – the fundamental process that underpins life on earth. It raised £1m in equity investment following investment readiness support from Innovate UK EDGE.
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Good chemistry with Innovate UK EDGE benefits green labs business
Asynt designs and manufactures innovative equipment that helps chemists conduct scientific research, while also driving down chemistry laboratory carbon emissions and costs. And Innovate UK EDGE is supporting the company in its bid to expand into new international markets.
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Innovating and Collaborating to Reduce & Reuse African Fresh Produce Waste Webinar
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Prosthetics innovator's software improves comfort and quality of life
Prosthetics software innovator establishes new partnerships, secures grant funding and revamps its marketing strategy, all with support from Innovate UK EDGE.