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
Dip into the Future Flight Café series with all recordings now available
Access the gallery of all the Future Flight Café recordings: each is just 45 minutes long and each shines a light on one previously funded project.
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Podcast series: Metamaterials in Design
Metamaterials in Design is a series of short podcast interviews, following KTN’s workshop in June 2021, which aim to provide a better understanding of the role design plays in developing metamaterials’ applications.
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London International Shipping Week 2021 takeaways
London International Shipping Week 2021 was held from 13th to 17th September, and for most of the industry represented the first chance to get together physically and discuss the opportunities and barriers facing the industry since the start of the pandemic.
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Engage with...ZF
Update on where they are since their last Engage with… and detail their significant milestones.
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Engage with...FluxSys
Specification, design and prototyping of a wide range of electric machines and drives.
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Engage with...Custom Interconnect
Global provider of engineering solutions for mission critical applications.
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Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition winners announced
Winners of the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC) were announced aboard HMS Albion on the 15th September by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps as part of the Net Zero Hub during London International Shipping Week.
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Case Study
Drone logistics business flies with investment readiness support
Coventry-based drone logistics software business Skyfarer has built its pitching skills with our help, before connecting with investors to secure financial backing.
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Opportunity to mentor pioneering women in innovation 2021
KTN and Innovate UK are looking to partner with leaders from across a range of sectors who can help accelerate the business ambitions of the next Women in Innovation Award Winners.
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Innovate Local Yorkshire, Humber & the North East
Through Innovate UK’s Innovate Local programme, we collaborate with stakeholders from Yorkshire, Humber and the North East to engage local businesses, help them with innovation and access to grants and support.