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Browse through our collection of news, perspectives and webinars to gain a deeper understanding of the Innovate UK Business Connect culture and sector intelligence.
Case Study
Agri-tech innovator expands with Innovate UK EDGE input
Innovate UK EDGE support helps Cambridge firm grow into international markets with digital business support platform for smallholders in Tanzania.
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News
Insect protein, a promising solution to boost sustainable agriculture and food production
Sustainability and low environmental impact must be at the core of any new developments in the AgriFood sector. A promising solution involves using insects as an alternative protein source for animal feed, but also as food for human consumption.
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Innovate UK EDGE post-seed funding support boosts diagnostics pioneer
Bedfordshire-based biomedical company launches novel COVID-19 portable test with support from Innovate UK EDGE after £1 million in seed funding.
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Event
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the UK & Germany: Synergies, Opportunities and the Future
This webinar presented the findings of the output report (link below) following the Expert Mission to Germany in December 2020. It also informed participants of forthcoming AI opportunities in Horizon Europe, and offered plenty of time for networking.
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Event
Green Finance Workshop | Influence the scope of Innovate UK’s £5 million Green Finance competition
Join KTN, Innovate UK and NERC at a workshop to inform future funding competitions around the adoption and commercialisation of Green Finance.
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Event
Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging (SSPP) Business-led R&D Briefing Event
The ISCF Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging (SSPP) Business-led R&D Competition is an £8m fund looking for bold, ambitious projects that address problems related to plastic packaging for consumer products. It’s open to collaborations and businesses working alone.
Join us on 7th June 2021 for the briefing event for this competition. The event is hosted by KTN and the UK Circular Plastics Network (UKCPN).
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Case Study
dRISK detects new markets for AI technology with Innovate UK EDGE help
Innovate UK EDGE has helped a London-based provider of software and verification systems to find real world applications for a social distancing observation AI tool it developed through a £37,000 Innovate UK Covid-19 Fast Response grant.
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Event
Reaching your Business Potential #IdeasMeanBusiness | Driving your business idea forwards
Got a great idea, or an early-stage business? Join this webinar to explore what you will need to drive your idea forwards, and find your next steps to success. We will also outline some business support and tools available to help drive your idea forwards, including the Young Innovators Awards.
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Reaching your Business Potential #IdeasMeanBusiness | Finding the right business idea
Interested in starting a business, but unsure which idea to pursue? This webinar will explore some of the biggest societal problems we are facing, and outline what innovation means to help inspire you to find the right business idea for you. We will also outline some business support and tools available to get started, including the Young Innovators Awards.