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The Medicines Manufacturing Data Institute (MMDI) Phase 1 competition opens on 7 September 2026 and closes on 14 October.

As computing challenges grow more complex and AI adoption accelerates, demand for computational power is rising dramatically to meet these expanding requirements. Amy Romaniuk, our sector lead in neuromorphic computing talks about how this energy efficient computational architecture, modelled on the human brain, is rapidly emerging with the potential to reshape the future of AI hardware.

Join Innovate UK in London to explore networking opportunities, build partnerships and learn more about engineering biology funding opportunities.

This insight outlines the three main commercial pathways for SMEs following an Innovate UK Business Connect Innovation Exchange (iX) challenge – direct procurement, joint development projects, and equity investment. It provides practical advice on negotiating IP rights, funding options, and partnership structures to bridge the gap from prototype to commercial contract effectively.

Innovate UK Business Connect is inviting manufacturers from the food and drink sector to participate in a collaborative workshop exploring the adoption of industrial energy efficiency technologies and low-carbon heat solutions.

Innovate UK is supporting 13 high-growth potential UK semiconductor companies through its Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP) at SEMICON Taiwan 2026, taking place from 2 to 4 September at TaiNEX 1 and 2 in Taipei. The GBIP forms part of a larger UK business delegation and will give participating companies the opportunity to connect directly with Taiwan’s world-leading semiconductor ecosystem, build international relationships and showcase UK innovation on a global stage.

Automation and robotics have an important role to play in helping UK agriculture respond to labour costs and shortages, rising input costs, productivity pressures and climate volatility. The opportunity is to target repetitive, physically demanding or hard-to-monitor tasks where technology can support decision making and improve efficiency, resilience and safety.

UKRI FLF has invested over £900 million since 2018 to support the careers of innovators and researchers working in business, third sector organisations, and academia. Round 11 of the Future Leaders Fellowships is open for applications from 22 June 2026, closing on 4 November 2026.

Held on 20 May in Derry/Londonderry, Innovate Local Northern Ireland brought together business leaders, innovators and support organisations for a morning of inspiration, practical advice and networking. The event showcased the strength of Northern Ireland’s innovation ecosystem, connecting businesses with the expertise, funding and partnerships needed to accelerate growth.

This report shares a wealth of insights and practical knowledge from our work with 28 Local Authorities and their residents to make Net Zero deliver for their place. Delivered under Innovate UK’s Net Zero Living Programme in partnership with Involve, Ipsos, Forum for the Future and Quantum Strategy and Technology.