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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.

UK Future Flight Capability Analysis
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UK Future Flight Capability Analysis

Future aviation solutions such as drones, advanced air mobility and regional hydrogen or electric aircraft are expected to reach a market worth of $675bn by 2050. Innovate UK Business Connect has developed an interactive analysis to demonstrate the breadth of future flight capability in the UK, enabling you to source a capability, visualise its location in the UK and inform your investment decisions.

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The Growth of UK’s Maritime Industry
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The Growth of UK’s Maritime Industry

Over 95% of UK cargo imports and exports, by weight, are transported by sea contributing 8% of total UK transport GHG emissions in 2022. Innovate UK Business Connect has analysed UK’s maritime capability to identify regional clusters, drive investment and inform business decisions.

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The Missing Link: Understanding community capacity to build climate-resilient places
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The Missing Link: Understanding community capacity to build climate-resilient places

The Missing Link report, developed under Innovate UK’s Net Zero Living Programme in partnership with Regen and the Carbon Trust, shows how understanding and supporting community capacity can make climate action fairer and more effective.

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Innovate UK BridgeAI annual report - Year three in review
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Innovate UK BridgeAI annual report - Year three in review

Discover the latest insights in the new edition of the Innovate UK BridgeAI annual report written by Digital Catapult. Learn more about the rapidly evolving AI landscape and a summary of the programme’s achievements during its third year.

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Digital transformation for construction SMEs -
launching PAS 1958
Event
24/03/2026 Online

Digital transformation for construction SMEs - launching PAS 1958

Join BridgeAI programme partner BSI’s webinar to be among the first to explore the new standard, Built environment – Data and information standards landscape – Guide, PAS 1958.
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CMDC7 Briefing Event – Preparing for the Next Phase of UK SHORE
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19/03/2026 Online

CMDC7 Briefing Event – Preparing for the Next Phase of UK SHORE

An online briefing event for the next round of the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC7), delivered through the UK SHORE programme.
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SNPN 5G Assured Integration (CR&D) Competition Briefing
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09/03/2026 Online

SNPN 5G Assured Integration (CR&D) Competition Briefing

UK registered organisations can now apply for a share of up to £18.5 million to integrate UK‑anchored advanced connectivity components at a system level into technically assured, end‑to‑end architectures ready for early market evaluation. Watch our online competition briefing to learn more about the opportunity, its scope and eligibility, and hear the team answer questions from attendees.
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Cross-Sector Battery Showcase - Advancing Innovation Across Industries
Event
18/06/2026 Leicester

Cross-Sector Battery Showcase - Advancing Innovation Across Industries

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Horizon Europe Energy Series
Event
17/03/2026 Online

Horizon Europe Energy Series

This two‑part webinar series provides a practical, end‑to‑end introduction to developing competitive proposals for Horizon Europe Energy calls under Cluster 5.
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Horizon Europe Budapest Brokerage Event
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Horizon Europe Budapest Brokerage Event

As part of the ongoing Horizon Europe Programme, Innovate UK invites transport experts to express their interest in the Transport Research Arena (TRA) event in Budapest 18-21 May 2026.

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