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
Innovation in time resilience, dissemination and application
This briefing will cover a new grant funding competition from Innovate UK, and will be hosted online by Innovate UK KTN on behalf of Innovate UK.
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News
Global Alliance Africa extends deadline for Nigerian AgriFood companies to apply for iX Challenge
Global Alliance Africa has extended the closing date for large Nigeria-based companies from the AgriFood sector wanting to find rapid innovative solutions to their industry challenges to apply for the innovative exchange programme. Applications will now close on 31st March 2022.
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Case Study
Young Innovators Success Stories: Alaya Holloway, FirstGens, South West
Alaya Holloway won the Young Innovators Award 2020/21, from Innovate UK and The Prince’s Trust, armed with a wealth of innovative ideas but lacking a clear business model.
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News
Global Research & Innovation in Plastics Sustainability (GRIPS) 2022 Programme Released
With just 4 days to go until Global Research & Innovation in Plastics Sustainability (GRIPS) 2022 kicks off, taking place online 15th – 17th March 2022, we are delighted to now share the full programme with you.
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News
Sustainable aviation fuels mandate - Summary of consultation responses
The Department for Transport has published their summary of responses to the Mandating the use of sustainable aviation fuels in the UK consultation.
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Event
Financial Submission Workshop
Join us and learn how to perfect your Innovation Loans application.
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Good Application Guide Workshop
Join us and learn how to perfect your Innovation Loans application.
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Innovation Loans Future Economy Competition Briefing
Join us and learn how to perfect your Innovation Loans application.
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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.