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
CyberASAP Alumnus, MaCRA, scoops top prize in the CyberDen at CYBERUK, the UK government’s flagship cyber security event
Maritime cyber security innovation gets the Dragons’ vote: MaCRA, a graduate from the Cybersecurity Academic Startup Accelerator Programme (CyberASAP) in 2020/21 has won the top prize in the Cyber Den at this year’s CYBERUK 2021.
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What is organic growth in business? Strategies for success
We spoke to innovation & growth specialist, Dr Nanette Bartram about organic growth in business, common challenges and strategies for success.
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Event
Smart local energy systems: unlocking net zero
Dip into the recordings of this exploration of smart local energy systems and their potential in the race to net zero.
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Battery Caffè Podcast Episode 2: Battery Recycling
In Episode 2 of the Battery Caffè podcast, presented by Nikoleta Piperidou, Sheena Hindocha discusses the life-cycle of batteries; Alberto Miguela has news from the Faraday Battery Challenge; and Dr Laura Lander presents her research in techno-economics.
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Case Study
Sustainable agritech firm wastes no time with Innovate UK EDGE support
Innovate UK EDGE helps Altar source ‘tech for good’ funding to develop low-emission agriculture innovation using insect larvae.
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Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) helps Glasgow based Frog Systems accelerate the development of a pioneering mental health and wellbeing platform
After being connected by the Knowledge Transfer Network through the KTP programme, tech start-up Frog Systems has been given the go-ahead for a quarter of a million-pound project with the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) to use Artificial Intelligence and advanced data science techniques to accelerate the development of its pioneering mental health and wellbeing platform.
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Scottish Research and Innovation Futures: A vision for societal change and sustainable recovery
Research and innovation will be fundamental in Scotland’s swift economic and societal recovery from Covid-19. KTN and Research Innovation Scotland (RIS) are organising a series of workshops to discuss the key enablers of recovery: Health & Wellbeing, Digital Infrastructure and Manufacturing & Green Recovery, Just Transition to a Net Zero Carbon Society, and Climate & Environment.
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Public sector picks digital childcare platform with Innovate UK's help
A Bournemouth company has brought innovation to the public sector. It had help from Innovate UK EDGE to maximise the impact of Covid-19 Fast Response grant funding and landed its first county council customer to pilot a novel online childcare platform.
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What the European Aquaculture sector really needs to innovate sustainably
Market forces will continue to drive the growth in European aquaculture as the only viable means to meet the demand for an increased fish supply, as capture fishing levels remain over capacity.
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Event
Engage with...NEMA
Manufacturer of technically innovative electric motors and electro-mechanical assemblies for the aerospace and defence industries.