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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.

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Creating optimal growing conditions for your crops - New report & advice
If you’re a grower or producer who wants to explore how to create optimal growing conditions for your crops using technology, this new report is for you.
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Global Alliance Africa at Innovate UK KTN collaborates with prominent structures to improve South Africa’s Intellectual Property Rights Act
In August 2022, Global Alliance Africa hosted three international knowledge-sharing workshops on IPR to support the National Intellectual Property Management Office (NIPMO) in South Africa.
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Global Alliance Africa at Innovate UK KTN partners with Rand Water to find Circular Economy solution to water treatment residue challenge
In August 2022, Innovate UK KTN met with Rand Water to identify challenge areas for the launch of a joint Global Alliance Innovation Exchange (iX) challenge.
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Global Alliance Africa at Innovate UK KTN delivers Innovation Canvas Training in South Africa
In August 2022, the Global Alliance Africa team hosted training sessions for the Innovation Hub and eKasiLabs which took place in Pretoria, South Africa.
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Reimagining the UK design industry to boost sustainability and community innovation
Abi Hird recently met with Jo Barnard to discuss the new Design Declares initiative, and why sustainable design as well as responsible innovation is so important.
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BEIS NZIP TTPS - Industrial Fuel Switch: Launch Event
The Industrial Fuel Switching (IFS) Competition forms part of BEIS’ £1 billion Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP), which aims to accelerate the commercialisation of innovative clean energy technologies and processes through the 2020s and 2030s. Switching industry to lower carbon fuels will be critical for meeting the UK’s legally binding commitment to achieve Net Zero by 2050.
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Making plastics fit for a sustainable future - A snapshot of innovation, successes, support and funding
Join UK Research & Innovation’s (UKRI) £60 million Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging (SSPP) Challenge, Innovate UK KTN, Invest NI to learn about the latest exciting innovations in sustainable plastics, the plans current funding competition, and access broader business support to grow your innovative business.
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Future Plastic Circular Supply Chain Tour Teesside – The Emerging European Hub of Polymer Recycling
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Inclusive innovation 2022/23 FAQs
Diversity in all its forms matters; great ideas can come from anyone.