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.
Case Study
Women In Innovation Success Stories: Emma Shaw, Library of Things, Greater London
Emma Shaw’s ‘Library of Things’ (LoT) is a female-led social enterprise on a mission to make borrowing better than buying.
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Event
Meet the Woman Innovator – Session 1
Join us for our first webinar in the Meet the Woman Innovator series.
We believe in their remarkable power and in our role to spotlight, empower them and challenge existing assumptions. Chaired by a guest host and featuring at least one speaker, you will hear from inspiring women innovators who have the courage to choose and continue their entrepreneurial journey in innovation.
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Case Study
Women In Innovation Success Stories: Zara Ransley, MyPocketSkill, South East
Zara Ransley is empowering young people to be more financially capable through her innovative MyPocketSkill digital platform.
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Women In Innovation Success Stories: Dr Chen Mao Davies, Anya
Dr Chen Mao Davies is developing a pioneering breastfeeding and early parenthood support app, Anya, using 3D and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. It provides: 3D interactive animations to help mothers learn breastfeeding skills intuitively from 3D avatars; virtual support groups to connect mothers to a close-knit, peer-to-peer support network, and an AI-powered virtual supporter chatbot.
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Event
Innovation for Growth Series: Agri-Innovation for Food Resilience
In collaboration with RAU & Farm491, this event brings together agri-food academics and practitioners to share ideas and learn how to access funding opportunities.
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Case Study
Women In Innovation Success Stories: Kate Taylor, Evenly, South West
Kate Taylor is on a mission to educate, support and inspire women with breast asymmetry, through the community and products offered by her innovative business ‘Evenly’.
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News
New EPSRC project set to transform the treatment of chronic wounds with personalised ‘smart dressings’
A ground-breaking project to develop ‘smart dressings’ that stimulate tissue repair and report on the body’s healing processes could transform wound treatment.
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Case Study
Women In Innovation Success Stories: Jacqueline Morrison, Cedeco Contractors, Scotland
Innovate UK Women In Innovation Awardee Jacqueline Morrison is developing innovative solutions to support the offshore wind sector through her mechanical alternative to grout. With her novel approach, she is looking to break the ‘it’s always done this way’ mindset. The innovation aims to cut the time and cost of installing jacket foundations, and the Innovate UK Women In Innovation Award enables Jacqueline to use Cedeco’s existing Intellectual Property (IP) in a new way.
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Case Study
Women In Innovation Success Stories: Becca Hume, TapSOS, Northern Ireland
Becca Hume joined Innovate UK Women in innovation to further her mission to bring accessibility and inclusion for all those in need of help from the emergency services, through her technology company TapSOS.
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Women In Innovation Success Stories: Deborah Coughlin, Method X Studios, Wales
Deborah and her team bring tech, science, research and media together in unique digital products, aimed at ending the mental health poverty gap.