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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CyberDen Dragons aren’t the only challenge for cyber security academics looking to spin out
Early support such as that provided by CyberASAP is essential to nurture the vital cyber security pipeline. Seven CyberASAP graduate projects faced the CyberDen Dragons at CYBERUK 2021 – find out how they fared…
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Calling Food and Drink manufacturers: Digital Manufacturing and the impact on Net Zero
We want to hear from Food and Drink manufacturers who have adopted industrial digital technologies and may have a success story to share, and also from companies who wish to understand more about the benefits of adopting advanced digital technologies.
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Taking pride in striving towards a more diverse and inclusive KTN
In this perspectives piece recognising Pride Month and celebrating our progress, we hear from Dr Kirsty Hewitson, KTN Director and Exec Sponsor of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at KTN.
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Sustainable Fashion Business Showcase: Innovate UK Global Expert Mission with India
KTN Global Alliance in strategic partnership with Innovate UK, UKRI India and the Department for International Trade (DIT) will host a virtual Sustainable Fashion Global Expert Mission with India on 3 August 2021. Join us online as we explore synergies and challenges.
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What Technical Skills Does The UK Food & Drink Sector Need? Read the new report from KTN & IFST
Our report presents the results and findings of a sector-wide survey carried out by KTN and IFST addressing a number of themes relating to the food and drink sector, specifically engagement, resources, skills & training and recruitment.
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International Women in Engineering Day: Kate Taylor @ Evenly interview
To celebrate International Women In Engineering Day, Innovate UK EDGE sat down with Kate Taylor, Founder of Dorset-based Evenly.
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SBRI Competition – Healthy Ageing Social Ventures
On 14th July 2021, KTN held a pre-engagement webinar on the upcoming SBRI Healthy Ageing Social Ventures Competition from UKRI and the Healthy Ageing Challenge. Watch back to find out more about the competition.
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How to Work with DARPA - for UK industry and academia
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is a US government research and development organization, developing innovative technologies for national security. A webinar on 29th June for UK audiences will share how to find DARPA opportunities open for global submission, teaming, and contracting processes.
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Horizon Europe - An overview, and information on the forthcoming Info Days
Horizon Europe is the next European Funding Framework Programme, following on from Horizon 2020, and will run from 2021 to 2027 with a total budget of €95.5 billion. In March 2021, KTN Global Alliance in partnership with the UK National Contact Points hosted an introduction to Horizon Europe and an overview of the Clusters.
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AI for Services Podcast Episode 4: A conversation with Scott Nelson, Founder, CEO and Chairman of Sweetbridge
AI for Services has launched a podcast series to share the personal stories of the founders who are leading the development of the awarded projects. In the first four episodes, Astrid Ayel interviews the Enabling Data Access Competition winners.