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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.

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.
 Planning for investment: Turning ideas into investable propositions
News
 5th Feb 2026

Planning for investment: Turning ideas into investable propositions

Innovate UK’s Net Zero Living Programme, in partnership with Regen and Bankers without Boundaries, outlines how local authorities can adopt net zero planning to attract investment.

Showcase sets direction for the UK's next chapter in battery innovation
News
 5th Feb 2026

Showcase sets direction for the UK's next chapter in battery innovation

In Feb 2026, Innovate UK brought together leaders from industry, government, academia and investment in London for the Battery Innovation Programme Showcase, marking the first major milestone towards the launch of a transformative new national programme for battery innovation.

CyberASAP Demo Day 2026 - Discover the UK’s next-generation cyber security innovations
News
 5th Feb 2026

CyberASAP Demo Day 2026 - Discover the UK’s next-generation cyber security innovations

Innovate UK is happy to announce the CyberASAP Year 9 Demo Day is back in London on 25 February taking place in London from 12:30 to 19:00. This flagship annual event offers investors, industry leaders and the cyber innovation community an exciting first look at fourteen cutting edge cyber security pitches developed by academic teams from across the UK.

UK-South Africa collaboration on water and waste insights
Perspective
 4th Feb 2026

UK-South Africa collaboration on water and waste insights

In this perspective, Nicola Redelinghuys, Knowledge Transfer Manager for Global Alliance Africa and manager of the Innovate UK UK-South Africa Water Security and Waste Circularity Global Innovation Network shares the key opportunities within the water and waste industries for innovators in the UK and South Africa.

Meet the Innovator – Webinar Series 2
Event
16th Mar 2026
Online

Meet the Innovator – Webinar Series 2

Join us and step into the future of place-based decarbonisation with the Innovate UK Net Zero Living Programme.
Innovate Local - Lancashire
Event
19th Mar 2026
Preston

Innovate Local - Lancashire

Following a review of timing against wider organisational commitments, 'Innovate Local - Lancashire' will not be taking place on 19th March. This decision has been taken to ensure continuity in planning and messaging across the wider innovation system. Attendees will receive communication from our events team. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and hope to revisit the event later this year.
The future of water: Why we need a cross-sector approach to innovation
Perspective
 28th Jan 2026

The future of water: Why we need a cross-sector approach to innovation

Securing a water future that is both sustainable and resilient requires us to fundamentally rethink how we view and manage water. Georgia Aristide-Oke, Knowledge Transfer Manager for Net Zero, discusses why we are championing a cross-sector approach for the water environment and how you can get involved.

Climate-Smart Agriculture Partnership Showcase: Exploring technologies and lessons learnt
Event
19th Mar 2026
Online

Climate-Smart Agriculture Partnership Showcase: Exploring technologies and lessons learnt

Join innovators working to develop novel climate-smart agriculture technologies across the UK, Brazil, Ghana and Nigeria to discuss future opportunities for R&D collaboration and commercialisation.
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