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.

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Transforming Foundation Industries at Materials Research Exchange 2022 - a vision for 2050
At Materials Research Exchange 2022 (3rd-5th October), the Transforming Foundation Industries (TFI) Challenge will look at how the industries need to evolve to address the challenges and exploit the opportunities that lie ahead.
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Launchpads to deliver local growth through innovation support
The Launchpad programme is a new Innovate UK innovation cluster development programme, with an initial £15m investment over three years to cover the first launchpad pilot period, and help strengthen place-based innovation clusters in parts of the UK.
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Geo for Earth - Episode 7: Can we turn the transport sector green by just developing electric vehicles?
How can we best decarbonise the transport sector, and what role does geospatial data play in this? Join our guest speakers from TRL and EV Serious for Episode 7 to explore this topic in more detail.
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Can innovation unlock the potential of seaweed in the UK?
In May 2022, Innovate UK KTN brought the UK seaweed industry together to discuss challenges and opportunities linked to seaweed and to drive collaboration and innovation in the sector. 294 people joined us online to hear from our excellent speakers including farmers, processors, academics and businesses.
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Innovation Loans Future Economy Competition Round Six – Applicant Briefing Webinar
Find out more about Innovate UK’s Innovation Loans Future Economy Competition for SME businesses looking for finance for late stage research and development.
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Made Smarter Innovation Alley was a game changer for FourJaw
Top Tip for attending Innovation Alley 2022 – Have a clear message around what you do and what benefits you offer!
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Innovation Alley companies powering the smart factory revolution
Meet 8 of the highly innovative businesses already signed up to exhibit at this year’s Made Smarter Innovation Alley – all boasting disruptive digital technologies, powering the smart factory revolution.
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Solving African AgriFood challenges through research collaboration
Hear from projects that have been funded through Round 1 of the AgriFood Africa Innovation Awards.
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Hinckley Recycling Battery Innovation Challenges - Live Launch and Virtual Tour
This event took place in Lagos, Nigeria, and was also available as an online webinar for those unable to attend in person. Recording and slides are now available.