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Browse through our collection of news, perspectives and webinars to gain a deeper understanding of the Innovate UK Business Connect culture and sector intelligence.

Case Study
Young Innovators Success Stories: Anna Watkins, Uncommon Alchemy, North West
Soon after Anna Watkins secured the Young Innovators Award she identified a key issue with her innovative idea to produce a sustainable alternative to leather from seaweed.
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News
Cyber Innovations revealed at CyberASAP Demo Day
The climax of the CyberASAP Demo Day saw the final 10 academic teams from this year’s programme pitch their ideas and demonstrate their Proof of Concept at London’s Canary Wharf on 17 February.
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News
What is the most powerful aspect of design?
This article features insights on the power of design from designers and innovators working in the sector.
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Event
UKRI Next Generation Services Challenge National Showcase
Join us on 30 March in Birmingham or online to explore some of the most exciting developments and progress in artificial intelligence (AI and data analytics technologies across the accountancy, insurance and legal services sectors.
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Trusted Research for Industry - Emerging technologies
Find out more about the Trusted Research campaign which helps industries to get the most out of international research and innovation collaboration whilst protecting IP, sensitive research and personal information.
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Packaging 2050: The Future Material Requirements of the Packaging Industry
Innovate UK KTN, Innovate UK, Oakdene Hollins and Valpak invite you to watch the recording of our online industry event on the 24th of March where the outputs of this project were presented and discussed.
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Construction 2050: The Future Material Requirements of the Construction Sector
Innovate UK KTN, Innovate UK and BRE arranged an online workshop and networking event on 24th March 20222 which brought together the foundation industries and the construction industry to understand the drivers and future material requirements of the sector.
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News
Towards more sustainable use of plastics in healthcare
Ahead of the Global Research & Innovation in Plastics Sustainability (GRIPS) online conference, exhibition and showcase taking place on 15th – 17th March 2022, KTN’s Matt Chapman looks at some of the issues around the use of plastics in healthcare, what new approaches are already being put in place and how businesses can work towards more sustainable solutions.
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Case Study
Young Innovators Success Stories: Elena Höge, Yaldi Games, Scotland
Since securing the Young Innovators Award 2020/21 from Innovate UK and The Prince’s Trust, Scottish entrepreneur Elena Höge has taken her gaming company Yaldi Games from a mere vision to a budding business.
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Event
Building Talent for the Future 2: Open to Submissions of up to £50K
This briefing event will give you the chance to find out more about this PEMD open competition with up to £50K available for funding projects.