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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 National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2025
Event
07/11/2025 London

UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2025

The UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase returns – bigger, bolder, and more globally connected than ever before. This time, it will be part of the International Year of Quantum.

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Connecting founders with accountants: Event highlights from Digital Accountancy Matchmaking
News
07/07/2025

Connecting founders with accountants: Event highlights from Digital Accountancy Matchmaking

The Digital Accountancy Matchmaking event took place in June 2025 at Oxford Brookes University and was organised for the AI for Services network of the Innovate UK’s Next Generation Professional Financial Services programme in collaboration with TiPS (Technology in Professional Services).

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Global Business Innovation Programme: Singapore - Health & Medical Technologies Applicant Briefing
Event
09/07/2025 Online

Global Business Innovation Programme: Singapore - Health & Medical Technologies Applicant Briefing

Innovate UK is inviting ambitious innovative companies to participate in its Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP).

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Creating a sustainable leather alternative from beer waste
Case Study
04/07/2025

Creating a sustainable leather alternative from beer waste

A Sustainable Bio-based Materials and Manufacture-funded collaborative research and development project enabled Arda Biomaterials to accelerate the development of a leather alternative made from beer waste.
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Sheep wool insulation: a natural solution for a low-carbon future
Case Study
04/07/2025

Sheep wool insulation: a natural solution for a low-carbon future

Vector Labs and Wool Insulation Wales are pioneering a sustainable alternative to traditional insulation with rigid sheep wool panels – offering a low-carbon, biodegradable solution to retrofit the UK’s ageing housing stock.
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Contracts for innovation - resource efficiency impacts online briefing event
Event
16/07/2025 Online

Contracts for innovation - resource efficiency impacts online briefing event

We would like to invite you to attend this dedicated briefing webinar for a Contracts for Innovation competition based on Resource Efficiency Impacts, including 3 different strands (chemicals, construction and automotive impacts), to give you the opportunity to ask any questions directly to expert innovation leads at Innovate UK and Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). This session is intended to address general questions around the competition scope and individual project queries will not be covered. If you do have specific project queries, contact details will be shared.

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Innovation made simple - a framework for SMEs
Event
15/07/2025 Online

Innovation made simple - a framework for SMEs

This webinar was delivered by BSI as part of the Innovate UK BridgeAI programme. Discover the new, pioneering international standard for Innovation Management Systems, ISO 56001, and how adopting a systems approach to innovation can support SMEs in their AI journey.

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Introduction to Horizon Europe
Event
18/09/2025 Online

Introduction to Horizon Europe

Join this webinar to learn more about Horizon Europe, in particular those interested in participating in cutting-edge research and innovation projects.
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Unlocking Horizon Europe Funding: A Guide for UK AgriFood Innovators
News
30/06/2025

Unlocking Horizon Europe Funding: A Guide for UK AgriFood Innovators

This article provides a clear and practical overview of the 2025 Horizon Europe Cluster 6 Work Programme opportunities, expectations, and best practices for UK AgriFood innovators looking to get involved.

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AgriFood Innovation Showcase 2025 event highlights
News
30/06/2025

AgriFood Innovation Showcase 2025 event highlights

Discover the key moments from our showcase event that enabled people throughout the AgriFood ecosystem to make powerful connections, highlight their innovation, discuss food systems, from farm to fork and collaborating to achieve pioneering sustainability innovations.

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