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Innovate UK funding and support vital for fever screening tech launch
Case Study
20/05/2021

Innovate UK funding and support vital for fever screening tech launch

A Bristol-based business has launched a novel fever screening kiosk, revamped its marketing strategy, overcome an IP challenge and secured a £75,000 Innovate UK grant, all with help from Innovate UK EDGE.

 

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Discover 14 cutting-edge industrial concepts as part of the Made Smarter Technology Accelerator
News
20/05/2021

Discover 14 cutting-edge industrial concepts as part of the Made Smarter Technology Accelerator

Designed for industry, made real by innovators: the Made Smarter Technology Accelerator programme has selected 14 inspiring UK start-ups to develop digital solutions for leading UK manufacturing companies including Sainsbury’s, GAF, Safran Landing Systems, O’Neills, Northumbrian Water Group, BAE Systems and Babcock International Group.

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The Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail
News
20/05/2021

The Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail

A bold new future has been set out for rail in the UK with the Plan for Rail promising a modern, sustainable railway and engagement with innovators.

 

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Grow your Immersive Technology company with Crowdfunding
Event
08/06/2021 Online

Grow your Immersive Technology company with Crowdfunding

Crowdfunding has risen in popularity over the last few years, yet we are only seeing a few immersive technology companies use this as a way to grow their business. As crowdfunding can offer SMEs a great way to raise funds, how can you make it work for your business?

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How AI is vastly improving cancer treatment on a patient-by-patient basis
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20/05/2021

How AI is vastly improving cancer treatment on a patient-by-patient basis

AI has already revolutionised cancer diagnostic capabilities, now it’s revolutionising treatment as well. Laura Towart, founder and CEO, explains how AI and robotics enable Vivan Therapeutics’ approach to cancer.

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UK-Canada Trade Summit Zero-Emission Vehicles
Event
24/06/2021 Online

UK-Canada Trade Summit Zero-Emission Vehicles

Transforming the Market Industry Towards Net Zero – This webinar focussed on enhancing business opportunities, visibility, and networking opportunities for UK and Canadian companies.

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Young Innovators Awards 2021/22 Briefing Event
Event
15/06/2021 Online

Young Innovators Awards 2021/22 Briefing Event

Innovate UK’s Young Innovators Awards 2021/22 will award 32 people from diverse backgrounds with a £5,000 grant, one-on-one business coaching and an allowance to cover living costs. Join this briefing event to find out more about the awards, eligibility criteria, the application process and timelines.

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Horizon Europe Consortia Building Series
Event
14/06/2021 Online

Horizon Europe Consortia Building Series

This webinar series brought to you by KTN Global Alliance in partnership with UK National Contact Points (NCPs) will focus on pitching of project ideas and brokering partnerships for European Research and Innovation collaborations and networking #UKinHorizon

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The Battery Caffè Podcast Series
News
19/05/2021

The Battery Caffè Podcast Series

We understand that innovation is fast-paced and it is sometimes hard to stay up-to-date with the latest news in your sector. In order to make things easier for you, we have developed a series of 10-15min interviews with experts in batteries and supporting sectors.

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Innovate UK EDGE makes real difference for COVID-19 test kit producer
Case Study
19/05/2021

Innovate UK EDGE makes real difference for COVID-19 test kit producer

A Norwich life sciences company reacted quickly to the COVID-19 crisis, creating 10-minute virus test kits for workplaces and urban pop-up testing centres.

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