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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.
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CyberASAP alumni surpass £75m funding milestone as programme enters tenth year
Cyber Security Academic Startup Accelerator Programme (CyberASAP) establishes major commercial benchmark as a tenth cohort moves through the pipeline.
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What Investors really mean by investment readiness
When a group of investors gathers to discuss investment readiness, you might expect the conversation to revolve around fundraising. Innovate UK Business Connect hosted two investor roundtables in London and Leeds, and it largely did not.
Participants spent their time discussing customer validation, governance, financial planning, due diligence, founder decision-making and commercial capability.
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Battery innovation for dual-use and defence phase 1
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Find investors through Shipshape's award winning investor search engine
Find relevant active investors in UK businesses tailored specifically to your technology and sector.
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BridgeAI: Accelerating AI deployment
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Webinar Series: Understanding the UK Semiconductor Ecosystem
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Scaling interoperable V2X: In-person networking and market engagement
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Innovate UK Venture Builder pilot launches with 25 deep-tech spin-outs
The nine-month Innovate UK pilot, delivered by Pioneer Group in partnership with Science Creates, works across Frontier AI, Engineering Biology, and Advanced Materials and Manufacturing.
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From pilot to scale: Mapping investment in professional and business services technology
A new report and online investor directory have been published to help high potential businesses understand the investment landscape, connect with relevant investors and accelerate their journey to scale.