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.
Event
15/08/2025
Online
Sovereign AI - Proof of concept competition briefing event
Watch the Sovereign AI – Proof of concept briefing event to learn all about the upcoming funding competition for the development of Proof of Concept demonstrators of AI technologies with state of the art performance.
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Event
22/10/2025
Bury St Edmunds
Innovate Local: East of England
Whether you’re a small start-up or an established enterprise, this event is designed to help you understand the power of innovation and its practical applications.
Recording coming soon
Event
10/09/2025
Online
Smart Shipping Café: Sensing & Data
Join us for the first in our new Smart Shipping Café series — informal sessions designed to connect the maritime world with tech innovators, researchers and problem-solvers from across the UK.
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Event
14/10/2025
Online
Farming Innovation Programme: Feasibility Studies Round 4 consortia building webinar
Join us to find out more about the next Farming Innovation Programme funding competition. This webinar will provide the opportunity to ask questions and find potential partners to apply with.
Recording coming soon
Event
10/02/2026
London
The Human Futures event series
Join us for the Human Futures event series for engaging, theme focused discussions, to explore the technologies of tomorrow and the societal challenges they seek to address.
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Event
13/11/2025
Wallacespace, London
BridgeAI Adopters and Developers event
Join The Alan Turing Institute and Innovate UK BridgeAI for a dynamic in-person event connecting AI adopters and developers across the UK. Engage in expert-led sessions, curated networking, and pitch opportunities designed to accelerate collaboration and innovation in AI for SMEs in the Creative, Agrifood, Construction, and Transport sectors.
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Case Study
Libra.law: Democratising Access to Justice
Each year, millions of individuals in England and Wales experience a legal problem yet more than half do not access advice or support (MoJ Legal Needs Surveys). At the same time, the UK legal services market is the largest in Europe, with a turnover of £44 billion. Despite this, one in five people believe justice remains out of reach due to complex processes, high costs, or a lack of available services.
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Case Study
Hazard Impact Tracker (HIT): Advancing Catastrophe Risk Management
Climate change continues to amplify the frequency and severity of natural disasters around the world, and last years’ global losses were estimated at more than $350 billion (£261 billion). The natural catastrophe insurance protection gap is impeding long-term development whilst exacerbating poverty and inequality as households, businesses, and governments are having to absorb the bulk of the financial blow. As such, the need to close the growing insurance protection gap for natural catastrophes (NatCats), especially in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs), is becoming more urgent day by day.
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Event
24/09/2025
Online
Manufacturing Communities Spotlight: I4M funding programme led by AMPI
Discover how regional innovation is shaping the future of UK manufacturing in this spotlight webinar on Innovation for Machinery (I4M), a new funding programme led by Advanced Machinery and Productivity Institute (AMPI).
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Case Study
PortF: Transforming ESG Reporting for Financial Services
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors are an increasingly important part of investment decision-making, however being able to access accurate and transparent data remains a challenge for many firms. Over the years, investors have faced growing pressure to incorporate ESG considerations into their strategies, yet reporting frameworks are complex and evolving, whilst ESG data is often fragmented and unstructured.