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Innovate UK helps Calla Lily bloom in women’s health
Case Study
07/07/2025

Innovate UK helps Calla Lily bloom in women’s health

Calla Lily Clinical Care is reshaping how vaginally administered drugs are delivered, starting with miscarriage prevention and fertility. With tailored business growth support from Innovate UK Business Growth, the London-based medical device company has secured £2.2 million in grant funding and more than £4.5 million in private investment, and has grown its team from 4 to 16. Most recently, it has been awarded £1 million funding to begin clinical trials of its flagship device, Callavid® – a patented, leak-free device that ensures the drug dose is conveniently delivered every time.
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Innovate UK nourishes microbial agri-tech on global growth drive
Case Study
07/07/2025

Innovate UK nourishes microbial agri-tech on global growth drive

London-based agri-tech company, Concert Bio, is helping soilless food growers get better harvests using the natural power of microbes - tiny organisms that support plant health. By introducing these microbes into modern systems where crops are grown without soil - known as hydroponic systems - the company is helping plants grow faster, healthier and with fewer chemicals. With dedicated business growth support from Innovate UK, Concert Bio has secured £2.3 million in funding, formed seven international partnerships and created seven new jobs.
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UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2025
Event
07/11/2025 London

UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2025

The UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase returns - bigger, bolder, and more globally connected than ever before. This time, it will be part of the International Year of Quantum.
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Connecting founders with accountants: Event highlights from Digital Accountancy Matchmaking
News
07/07/2025

Connecting founders with accountants: Event highlights from Digital Accountancy Matchmaking

The Digital Accountancy Matchmaking event took place in June 2025 at Oxford Brookes University and was organised for the AI for Services network of the Innovate UK’s Next Generation Professional Financial Services programme in collaboration with TiPS (Technology in Professional Services).

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Global Business Innovation Programme: Singapore - Health & Medical Technologies Applicant Briefing
Event
09/07/2025 Online

Global Business Innovation Programme: Singapore - Health & Medical Technologies Applicant Briefing

Innovate UK is inviting ambitious innovative companies to participate in its Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP).

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Creating a sustainable leather alternative from beer waste
Case Study
04/07/2025

Creating a sustainable leather alternative from beer waste

A Sustainable Bio-based Materials and Manufacture-funded collaborative research and development project enabled Arda Biomaterials to accelerate the development of a leather alternative made from beer waste.
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Sheep wool insulation: a natural solution for a low-carbon future
Case Study
04/07/2025

Sheep wool insulation: a natural solution for a low-carbon future

Vector Labs and Wool Insulation Wales are pioneering a sustainable alternative to traditional insulation with rigid sheep wool panels – offering a low-carbon, biodegradable solution to retrofit the UK’s ageing housing stock.
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Contracts for innovation - resource efficiency impacts online briefing event
Event
16/07/2025 Online

Contracts for innovation - resource efficiency impacts online briefing event

We would like to invite you to attend this dedicated briefing webinar for a Contracts for Innovation competition based on Resource Efficiency Impacts, including 3 different strands (chemicals, construction and automotive impacts), to give you the opportunity to ask any questions directly to expert innovation leads at Innovate UK and Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). This session is intended to address general questions around the competition scope and individual project queries will not be covered. If you do have specific project queries, contact details will be shared.

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Innovation made simple - a framework for SMEs
Event
15/07/2025 Online

Innovation made simple - a framework for SMEs

This webinar was delivered by BSI as part of the Innovate UK BridgeAI programme. Discover the new, pioneering international standard for Innovation Management Systems, ISO 56001, and how adopting a systems approach to innovation can support SMEs in their AI journey.

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Introduction to Horizon Europe
Event
19/11/2025 Online

Introduction to Horizon Europe

Join this webinar to learn more about Horizon Europe, in particular those interested in participating in cutting-edge research and innovation projects.
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