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2050 is now! At Materials Research Exchange 2022, there was a clear urgency about the need to transform the foundation industries (cement, metals, glass, paper, ceramics and chemicals) if we have a hope of meeting our Net Zero targets.

On 19 August, the Global Alliance Africa project delivered by Innovate UK KTN hosted an online dialogue under the theme “Accelerating Youth-led Innovations” to commemorate Nigeria’s International Youth Day.

In May 2022, as part of Innovate UK’s Global Expert Missions Programme commissioned by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) with funding from the Global Research and Innovation Programme (GRIP), a team of UK experts led by Innovate UK KTN visited Canada and the US to improve our understanding of the research and innovation landscape in the field of critical materials.

A multi-million pound programme will turn Bristol Temple Meads into the UK’s first ‘Station Innovation Zone’, trialling new technologies designed to upgrade passengers’ experience.

What is a digital twin? And how are they helping the energy infrastructure? Join our guests for Episode 8 to explore the topic in more detail.

The Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Innovation Showcase demonstrated the latest electric vehicle charging products and services with creative new designs and technology for low-cost, scalable charging solutions.

The Design Innovation Network team met with Advanced Services Group to discuss technological innovation and the importance of design for servitization.