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.
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Future Leaders Fellowship Round 11 applicant support webinar for business and non-academics
News
Vikas Shah to chair new Innovate UK ICURe Advisory Board
ICURe now runs across three strands: the Core ICURe Programme, the UKRI Research Council ICURe Pathways and the IUK Venture Builder. A new independent Advisory Board, chaired by Vikas Shah, will advise on its strategy across all three.
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Global Incubator Programme: seabed to space dual-use technologies CANADA
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Consumer Led Flexibility Innovation Programme – Competition Briefing and Surgeries
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Sustainable Chemicals Innovation Network insights and learning series: Funding application guide 101
Case Study
developing AI driven crop pest detection and management tools
Perspective
Future skills for advanced welding automation
Preparing the workforce to deliver resilient and high integrity infrastructure
As the UK accelerates towards its clean energy and defence ambitions, the delivery of large-scale infrastructure will depend not only on advanced technologies, but also on the ability to manufacture, maintain and sustain critical assets at pace and quality.
Perspective
Future skills for advanced battery recycling
Preparing the workforce for a circular battery economy
As the UK moves towards net zero and scales up electric vehicle and energy storage adoption, batteries are becoming a critical foundation of the industrial system. However, the challenge is no longer just manufacturing batteries at scale. It is also how to safely recover, reuse and recycle at the end of their life.
Perspective
Future skills for autonomous robotics systems in space
Preparing the workforce to deliver the next generation of orbital infrastructure
As the UK accelerates its ambitions in the space sector, the role of autonomous robotics is becoming increasingly central to future capability. From in-orbit servicing and maintenance through to assembly and manufacturing, these technologies will underpin the next phase of commercial and strategic activity in space. However, unlocking this opportunity is not just a technical challenge—it is a workforce challenge.
Perspective
Future skills for airport fuel ecosystems
Preparing the workforce to deliver sustainable and secure aviation infrastructure
The UK’s path to Net Zero is driving a transformation in aviation, reshaping how energy is produced, distributed and used. Technology alone is not enough; a workforce capable of safely and securely operating complex, multi-fuel airport systems is now the key to success.