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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.

Ignite Labs: Circular Critical Materials
Event
19th Feb 2026
London and Online

Ignite Labs: Circular Critical Materials

Join us for an inspiring journey of discovery, learning and growth, as we explore opportunities for innovation in the circularisation of critical materials in the UK, and how to exploit them using the power of design.
The Turing Way Practitioners Hub Final Cohort Showcase
Event
10th Mar 2026
London and online

The Turing Way Practitioners Hub Final Cohort Showcase

Join Innovate UK BridgeAI programme partners The Alan Turing Institute for a dynamic hybrid event celebrating the 3rd and final cohort of Experts-in-Residence, who will present their case studies and share insights from their transformative journeys adopting open, ethical, and collaborative AI across sectors.
Robotics Industry Showcase 2026
Event
3rd Mar 2026
Milton Keynes

Robotics Industry Showcase 2026

Pioneers, leaders, investors, policymakers and academics were invited to discover the latest robotics technologies and explore opportunities to enhance services, and create safer, more resilient smart city systems in transport, energy, healthcare, waste management, education, and public safety.
Horizon Europe: Clean Hydrogen Partnership 2026 Webinar
Event
2nd Feb 2026
Online

Horizon Europe: Clean Hydrogen Partnership 2026 Webinar

Innovate UK and Horizon Europe UK National Contact Point for Energy & Global Innovation Lead for Energy Conall McGinley are pleased to invite you to the Clean Hydrogen Partnership 2026 Webinar.
Innovate Local - Dorset
Event
4th Mar 2026
Bournemouth

Innovate Local - Dorset

Do you want to grow or improve your business but aren’t sure how to get started or where to turn? Then join us at Innovate Local - Dorset along with fellow business leaders, innovators from your region and experts from the innovation ecosystem.
Innovate Local - South Yorkshire
Event
11th Feb 2026
Sheffield

Innovate Local - South Yorkshire

Do you want to grow or improve your business but aren’t sure how to get started or where to turn? Then join us at Innovate Local - South Yorkshire along with fellow business leaders, innovators from your region and experts from the innovation ecosystem.
Improving the accessibility of public transport with AI
Case Study
 15th Jan 2026

Improving the accessibility of public transport with AI

InSignLanguage, with support from the Innovate UK BridgeAI programme, is advancing AI accessibility in public transport by developing a British Sign Language-to-English translator.
The Future of Battery Solutions Across Sectors
Event
3rd Mar 2026
Online

The Future of Battery Solutions Across Sectors

Join us for this webinar series exploring the latest breakthroughs in battery technologies across multiple industries, from electrifying logistics fleets and rail networks, powering personal mobility, strengthening critical infrastructure, and enabling remote operations.
Professional and Financial Services - a snapshot of 2025 and what's next
News
 15th Jan 2026

Professional and Financial Services - a snapshot of 2025 and what's next

Find out how the Next Generation Professional and Financial Services programme supported innovation, technology development and adoption throughout the insurance, lending, advisory and payment services sectors over the past twelve months.

Join the Dots: Embedding climate action in local authorities
Perspective
 13th Jan 2026

Join the Dots: Embedding climate action in local authorities

The Join the Dots report, developed under Innovate UK’s Net Zero Living Programme in partnership with Regen and the Carbon Trust, builds on the “Enable, Embed, Enact” framework to explore how embedding climate action across organisations enhances project delivery.

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