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
Announced: Innovation Loans - Future Economy Competition
UK registered businesses can now apply for loans for innovative projects with strong commercial potential that will significantly improve the UK economy.
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Case Study
Young Innovators Success Stories: Alex Newnes, PlantSea, Wales
Alex Newnes secured the Young Innovators Award 2020/21 from Innovate UK and The Prince’s Trust due to his innovative approach to developing eco-friendly alternatives to single-use and non-recyclable plastics as the co-founder of PlantSea.
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Follow Innovate UK KTN on the latest Global Expert Mission in Sustainable Fashion to India
From 28 March to 1 April 2022, Innovate UK KTN travels to India to focus on potential markets for collaboration in Sustainable Fashion.
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Event
CCAV - Industry Engagement & Information Events
The Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV), Innovate UK, ZENZIC and Innovate UK KTN hosted a series of in-person industry engagement events in March 2022 to connect the CAV community in the UK.
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Global Alliance Africa project showcases inspiring women
Hear from some of Global Alliance’s inspiring partners and Advisory Group members, whom we are proud to be able to showcase today on International Women’s Day.
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Growing the South African economy: The case for investing in innovation
South Africa needs to fast track economic growth to reduce poverty and inequality. To create this economic growth, South Africa will need to embrace innovation, says Dr Nee-Joo Teh, Project Director of KTN Global Alliance Africa.
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Case Study
Innovate UK EDGE supplies the goods for agri-food pioneer
Agri-food pioneer Greener onboards four new international suppliers, implements new design thinking principles and revamps its website strategy, all with help from Innovate UK EDGE.
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Case Study
Young Innovators Success Stories: Andrew Reece, WhiteBox Systems, West Midlands
For Andrew Reece, software specialist and coding innovator, the ambition of growing WhiteBox Systems has expanded in tandem with his self-confidence.
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News
How Can We All Support Women In Innovation?
Women have been a driving force in innovation for the past century – and this shows no signs of slowing down. It isn’t uncommon to find women leaders in all sectors, from finance to tech. Yet, despite this, we still have a long way to go in ensuring lasting gender equality.
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Design Innovation Network Launch Highlights
This article features the most exciting highlights from the Design Innovation Network launch event last week.