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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.

Eros Innovation Challenge Information Session and Q&A
Event
 30 October 2026

Eros Innovation Challenge Information Session and Q&A

Find out more about the Trusted Cultural AI Infrastructure: Film, Character & Rights Innovation Challenge. Innovate UK Business Connect is supporting Eros Innovation in its Cultural AI Infrastructure: Film, Character & Rights Innovation Challenge.
Inside BridgeAI podcast: How UK businesses are putting AI to work
News
 29 October 2026

Inside BridgeAI podcast: How UK businesses are putting AI to work

What does it actually take for a business to adopt AI, not the hype, but the practical reality? This five-part podcast mini-series goes behind the scenes of Innovate UK BridgeAI, the £100 million programme launched in 2023 to help UK businesses adopt AI safely and responsibly.

What makes a sustainable chemicals business investable?
Perspective
 28 October 2026

What makes a sustainable chemicals business investable?

For an early-stage sustainable chemicals business, proving the technology works is only part of raising funds. Investors also want to know who will buy it, whether it can be made at scale, and whether the numbers add up.

Battery Innovation Programme Showcase 2027
Event
27 January 2027
London

Battery Innovation Programme Showcase 2027

The 2027 Battery Innovation Programme Showcase will bring together businesses, investors, academics, entrepreneurs and organisations from across the UK battery sector to connect, collaborate and explore new opportunities.
Underground hydrogen storage: Competition briefing webinar and applicant surgeries
Event
5 November 2026
Online

Underground hydrogen storage: Competition briefing webinar and applicant surgeries

Discover funding opportunities to accelerate underground hydrogen storage in the UK.
Understanding the Innovation Journey: The Power of Mentorship and Collaboration
Event
8 December 2026
Online

Understanding the Innovation Journey: The Power of Mentorship and Collaboration

Join us for the second webinar in our Understanding the Innovation Journey series, where we'll explore how mentorship, collaboration and learning from others can help innovators and founders overcome challenges, unlock new opportunities and accelerate growth.
Strengthening connections across the defence and security innovation community
News
 23 October 2026

Strengthening connections across the defence and security innovation community

Regional clusters are powerful catalysts for collaboration, connecting organisations, expertise and capabilities. This is particularly important in Defence & Security, as demonstrated by a recent event in South Central England.

Farming Innovation Programme Farming Futures: Healthy soils and water for a sustainable environment consortium building
Event
1 December 2026
Birmingham

Farming Innovation Programme Farming Futures: Healthy soils and water for a sustainable environment consortium building

Battery Futures Series - Part 2: From innovation to industrial impact: solving the UK's scale-up challenge
Perspective
 21 October 2026

Battery Futures Series - Part 2: From innovation to industrial impact: solving the UK's scale-up challenge

Battery Futures is a thought leadership series from the Cross-Sector Battery Systems Innovation Network. Drawing on discussions from the Cross-Sector Battery Showcase and wider industry engagement, each article explores one of the key themes shaping the future of the UK’s battery ecosystem.

In the first article of this series, we explored how the UK’s battery opportunity extends far beyond automotive. We highlighted the growing importance of batteries across defence, aerospace, rail, maritime, energy systems, and the built environment. Whilst these opportunities are significant, a recurring theme emerged throughout the Cross-Sector Battery Showcase: innovation alone is not enough.

Horizon Europe Cluster 6 opportunities 2026-2027: Sustainable food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture, and the environment
Event
26 October 2026
Online

Horizon Europe Cluster 6 opportunities 2026-2027: Sustainable food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture, and the environment

Join this webinar to gain an overview of key topics, call deadlines and where to find the opportunities across three different Horizon Europe Work Programmes, as well as considerations and support when developing a proposal.
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