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.

News
TransFIRe Hub concludes activities with lasting impact on UK foundation industries
The TransFIRe Hub has completed activities after three years, leaving a lasting legacy of sustaining and fostering a number of innovations.
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Event
AgriFood Innovation Showcase 2025 - Building a sustainable food system
Join us to discover the future of the UK’s largest manufacturing sector at the AgriFood Innovation Showcase. This event unites innovators, stakeholders, and experts to inspire sustainable solutions, drive collaboration, and shape a healthier, nature positive food system.
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Event
IEA District Heating and Cooling Technology Collaboration Programme Showcase
Join us in Swindon where we will showcase some of the innovative projects previously funded by the IEA District Heating and Cooling Technology Collaboration Programme (IES DHC)
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Event
Unlocking Net Zero: An Introduction to the Support Ecosystem for UK SMEs
Join us and step into the future of place-based decarbonisation with Innovate UK Business Connect and the Innovate UK Net Zero Living programme.
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Case Study
Clean maritime - net zero powertrains for the future
New £8 million project uses Formula One methods to transform the marine sector with clean powertrain development tools, technologies and skills.
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Case Study
Sustainable net zero vessels for inter-island transport in Orkney
A new project demonstrates the benefits of electric-powered hydrofoil workboats and passenger ferries to service the Orkney Islands.
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Case Study
Demonstrating shore power for ferries and cruise ships
Sea Change will build and operate a new 15MVA shore power system serving the three largest berths at the port with a novel mobile cable management system.
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Case Study
Demonstrating the benefits of shore power within Port of Aberdeen
An at-scale demonstration of a grid-powered system in Port of Aberdeen’s North Harbour with the aim of showcasing a viable solution for emissions reductions.
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Case Study
An all-electric crew boat for the offshore wind industry
An all-electric crew boat for the offshore wind industry focusing on the benefits of retrofit. Tidal Transit, the purpose-design crew vessel experts, have created a novel project alongside industry experts to showcase an all-electric crew boat for the offshore wind industry.
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Case Study
Removing freight from London’s roads and onto the River Thames
A faster, more reliable river freight service with less carbon emissions has the potential to make a real impact as a viable route in and out of central London. High-speed vessel operator Thames Clippers are heading up a new project that will offer a solution to remove freight from London’s roads and onto the River Thames.