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Life in Earth: Soil microbes are key to achieving net zero
News
09/11/2021

Life in Earth: Soil microbes are key to achieving net zero

The KTN Microbiome team, Eagle Genomics and CABI take a deep dive into the role of soil microbes when it comes to net zero.

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15 more companies on Made Smarter Innovation Alley
News
09/11/2021

15 more companies on Made Smarter Innovation Alley

Digital Manufacturing Week is a national festival of advanced manufacturing which every year attracts thousands of manufacturers, industry leaders, and technology providers. Made Smarter Innovation, KTN and Innovate UK are hosting Made Smarter Innovation Alley. We meet some of the game-changing solution providers attending this year.

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“Quantum pioneers” show their innovative solutions at technology showcase
News
09/11/2021

“Quantum pioneers” show their innovative solutions at technology showcase

Over 700 scientists, innovators and investors gathered at the UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase at the Business Design Centre, London on Friday 5th November.

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Innovate Local East Midlands
Event
15/12/2021 Online

Innovate Local East Midlands

How do you plan to grow your business in the next 5 years? Watch Innovate Local to maximise your potential and make your efforts count. This year, we align with the strengths and priorities of D2N2 – Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire – the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution and traditional heartland of advanced manufacturing excellence.

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Medicines Manufacturing Challenge EDI Survey Briefing Webinar
Event
12/11/2021 Online

Medicines Manufacturing Challenge EDI Survey Briefing Webinar

In anticipation of the Medicines Manufacturing Challenge sending out an EDI survey to those involved in any projects funded under the programme, this webinar will provide more context behind the request, an overview of the Innovate UK Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) programmes, and an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and get involved.

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Global Alliance Africa to launch Place-Based Ekiti State Innovation Action Plan
News
08/11/2021

Global Alliance Africa to launch Place-Based Ekiti State Innovation Action Plan

At the launch event on 9th November 2021, we will be showcasing important insights from our Ekiti State Innovation Action Plan and Place-Based Innovation Regional Innovation Audit Report to strengthen Ekiti State’s innovation ecosystem.

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CyberASAP Alumni Insights: “Don’t worry about people stealing your idea!”
News
08/11/2021

CyberASAP Alumni Insights: “Don’t worry about people stealing your idea!”

So says the founder of threat intelligence start-up, Lupovis – one of 21 innovative cyber startups formed as a result of CyberASAP (Cyber Security Academic Startup Accelerator Programme).

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Rise Women in Leadership Report launched, in partnership with KTN
News
05/11/2021

Rise Women in Leadership Report launched, in partnership with KTN

This groundbreaking report provides insights and recommendations to support women reaching their potential and succeeding in leadership roles across the broadcast media technology sector.

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Made Smarter Innovation launches new £20 million competition
News
05/11/2021

Made Smarter Innovation launches new £20 million competition

In a new Made Smarter Innovation competition focused on Sustainable Smart Factories, UK registered businesses and organisations can apply for a share of up to £20m for digital innovation projects that will improve resource efficiency and energy efficiency. Closes 26th Jan 2022.

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Launch of new Made Smarter Innovation InterAct Network
News
05/11/2021

Launch of new Made Smarter Innovation InterAct Network

InterAct is a network for academics from the social sciences to support the innovation and diffusion of digital technologies that will result in a stronger, more resilient UK manufacturing industry.

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