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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.

Cross-sector innovation reducing manual strain in offshore wind
Case Study
 12th Feb 2026

Cross-sector innovation reducing manual strain in offshore wind

Cross-sector innovation focused on finding practical solutions to reduce fatigue and injury risk while maintaining efficiency in demanding offshore conditions.
Investing in Places: Learnings for local net zero planning and attracting investment
Perspective
 12th Feb 2026

Investing in Places: Learnings for local net zero planning and attracting investment

The ‘Investing in Places’ insight report, developed under Innovate UK’s Net Zero Living Programme in partnership with Regen, shows how local authorities can turn net zero ambitions into credible propositions that attract investment, at pace and at scale.

Shaping the Future of Skills: Insights from the Workforce Foresighting Hub Workshops
News
 12th Feb 2026

Shaping the Future of Skills: Insights from the Workforce Foresighting Hub Workshops

In Q4 2025, the Workforce Foresighting Hub (WF Hub) held a series of regional and online workshops bringing together educators and skills providers. The sessions showcased the latest data insights and gathered feedback to shape the next generation of workforce foresighting tools while building a community of educator advocates. This engagement has been key in ensuring the WF Hub remains a relevant, go to resource for future planning across the UK’s skills and education sector.

Supporting innovation in drug and alcohol addiction healthcare challenges
News
 12th Feb 2026

Supporting innovation in drug and alcohol addiction healthcare challenges

OLS has launched a £20m plan to fast-track the development of innovative pharmaceutical, MedTech and digital technologies for tackling drug and alcohol addiction healthcare challenges.

Addiction Healthcare Goals - Catalysing Innovation Awards scheme briefing
Event
19th Feb 2026
Online

Addiction Healthcare Goals - Catalysing Innovation Awards scheme briefing

Watch the recording to gain an overview of the Addiction Healthcare Goals – Catalysing Innovation Awards scheme, its two funding strands and eligibility requirements.
Talent & Skills Connect: Inspiring Educators
News
 12th Feb 2026

Talent & Skills Connect: Inspiring Educators

Spotlighting the vital role that educators play in shaping the future talent pipeline

Turning insight into impact: addressing future skills needs
News
 10th Feb 2026

Turning insight into impact: addressing future skills needs

The Talent & Skills Connect Community Takeover webinar brought together speakers from Cogent Skills to explore how workforce insight can be turned into practical action across key growth sectors, including nuclear, clean energy and life sciences.

Global Insights: Engineering Biology in Switzerland
Event
4th Mar 2026
Online

Global Insights: Engineering Biology in Switzerland

Join our Global Insights Webinar where we will provide a unique perspective on the Swiss engineering biology landscape.
Empowering women entrepreneurs in the age of AI
Event
24th Mar 2026
London

Empowering women entrepreneurs in the age of AI

Following a review of timing against wider organisational commitments, Innovate UK will no longer be delivering 'Empowering women entrepreneurs in the age of AI'. This event will be delivered in full by Google, at the original timings and location.
Net Zero Living Programme Exclusive Showcase
Event
5th Mar 2026
Manchester

Net Zero Living Programme Exclusive Showcase

Join us in Manchester on Thursday 5 March 2026 to explore the progress, learning and real-world impact emerging from the Net Zero Living Programme demonstrator projects.
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