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.

News
Energy innovation for sustainable processing and manufacturing in African AgriFood: call for energy challenges and technology solutions
We want to connect AgriFood companies looking to increase manufacturing, processing and post harvest loss efficiencies, with technology providers who have solutions or ideas that can fast track innovation and impact in the sector.
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First commercial hydrogen-electric flight between London and Rotterdam The Hague Airport expected in 2024
ZeroAvia, Royal Schiphol Group and Rotterdam The Hague Airport are planning zero emission commercial passenger flights between Rotterdam and London with a 19-seater aircraft in 2024.
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Made Smarter Innovation at Digital Manufacturing Week Event Guide
Make sure to visit the Made Smarter Innovation exhibition and summit at the Digital Manufacturing Week event from the 10th to the 11th of November.
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Innovation Best Practice: Open Innovation
Part of a new series called Innovation Best Practice where we highlight the best innovation theory and practices using both internal and external contributors. In this first instalment, KTN’s Executive Director Jon Kingsbury explores Open Innovation, what it means, and some of the benefits.
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Connecting for Climate Change explains how to turn talk into action post COP26
A four-part series which aims to capitalise on the momentum of COP26 and discuss the innovations needed to meet climate targets.
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Innovate UK EDGE: Accelerating businesses growth with design skills
Businesses expand more quickly by making the most of the UK’s thriving design sector, so Innovate UK EDGE is enhancing its innovation & growth specialist-led support with ‘Design for Growth’.
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5G in Transport & Logistics: Future Flight
Watch this webinar from UK5G and KTN to explore what 5G ‘smart transport’ is, and how it could benefit your organisation, customer experience and the transport sector’s environmental impact.
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5G in Transport & Logistics: Moving People
Watch this webinar from UK5G and KTN to explore what 5G ‘smart transport’ is, and how it could benefit your organisation, customer experience and the transport sector’s environmental impact.
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5G in Transport & Logistics: Freight & Ports
Watch this webinar from UK5G and KTN to explore the benefits of implementing 5G across ports and freights operations – as well as learn more from those who have already introduced this new technology into their operations.
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5G in Transport & Logistics: 5G 101
Join this webinar from UK5G and KTN, for a hype-free and non-technical run through of how 5G is, and can be applied across the transport & logistics industry.