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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Ageism Webinar
The Centre for Ageing Better’s Emma Twyning and Niall Ryan covered the basics on ageism and where and how it exists in society. The discussion also explored misperceptions about ageing and how to avoid common pitfalls when talking about ageing and growing older.
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Innovation Loans Future Economy Competition Round Five – 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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Making Plastics Fit for a Sustainable Future - A Snapshot of Innovation, Successes, Support & Funding
Join UK Research & Innovation’s (UKRI) £60 million Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging (SSPP) Challenge, KTN and other organisations, to learn about the latest exciting innovations in sustainable plastics, get advance details about plans for a new funding competition, and access broader business support to grow your innovative business.
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UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2022
The 2022 UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase is back for another year.
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Case Study
Innovate UK EDGE helps interactive pioneer boost revenue
A Bristol innovator is using interactive digital technology to help advanced manufacturing businesses create powerful and visually compelling sales experiences and communicate complex concepts to their clients. It has developed a pioneering new product, refined its marketing strategy and tripled its revenue – all with Innovate UK EDGE support.
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Webinar series - Behaviour change and smart design go hand in hand
Join Innovate UK KTN for this first webinar in a new ‘Behaviour change & business’ series focusing on behaviour change and its applications in design. Hear from experts from the design community on issues of behaviour change, design and sustainability. This event is co-delivered with the Design Innovation Network.
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Digital Business Meet-up: Net Zero
IUK KTN are pleased to launch the Digital Business meet-up series for 22/23
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Understanding the UK Supply Chain Opportunity in Materials for Permanent Magnets
Supporting the launch of our report on the UK supply chain opportunity in materials for permanent magnets, this event will discuss its findings and recommendations in more detail, and offer the opportunity to network with the wider supply chain.
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Healthy Ageing 2021
The 2021 conference brought together thought leaders, innovators, academics and policy makers, working right across the healthy ageing domain.
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News
Ignite Lab: Designing Circular Systems - Textiles
The first Ignite Lab is focused on designing circular systems – Textiles.