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
Save the Date - UK National Quantum Showcase 2025
Innovate UK will be hosting the UK’s National Quantum Showcase on Friday 7 November 2025 at BDC, London building on the show’s decade of successes.
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Global Incubator Programme: AI for Health, Canada - Briefing Event
Innovate UK’s Global Incubator Programme is an acceleration programme for innovative SMEs to work with world-leading incubators abroad.
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Global Incubator Programme USA (Houston) 2025 Healthtech Applicant Briefing
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Unlocking the UK's Circular Battery Economy: Recycling, Repurposing and End-of-Life Strategies
The second Cross-Sector Battery Systems Showcase delivered by Innovate UK Business Connect and the Faraday Battery Challenge, brought together sector experts to share their insights on cross-cutting themes. The session discussed how discarded batteries present new business opportunities for second-life applications and recycling initiatives in the UK.
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Supporting the creative industries to reach net zero
The Net Zero Innovation Adoption Framework is a practical roadmap that can guide individuals and organisations within the creative industries, on their journey towards adopting innovations and technologies to support their wider net zero objectives.
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Market Opportunities in Defence and Security - Glasgow
Opening up the Defence & Security marketplace to academics, innovators, Research Technology Organisations (RTOs) and SMEs.
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Market Opportunities in Defence and Security - South West England
Opening up the Defence & Security marketplace to academics, innovators, Research Technology Organisations (RTOs) and SMEs.
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Opportunities in Horizon Europe Cluster 5: Climate, Energy, and Mobility
Join us for an insightful webinar on Unlocking Opportunities in the Horizon Europe Cluster 5: Climate, Energy, and Mobility Work Programme for 2025. This event will be delivered by the UK Horizon Europe National Contact Point team.
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Market Opportunities in Defence and Security - Cardiff
Opening up the Defence & Security marketplace to academics, innovators, Research Technology Organisations (RTOs) and SMEs.
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Innovation Loans Round 21 - Applicant Briefing Webinar and Deep-dive Workshops
Find out more about Innovate UK’s Innovation Loans Future Economy Competition for SME businesses looking for finance for late stage research and development.