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.
Perspective
Bridging the gap between AI innovation, adopters, developers and investors
Discover how the BridgeAI Adopters & Developers event, hosted by The Alan Turing Institute, united innovators, adopters, and investors to accelerate practical AI solutions, foster impactful collaboration, and bridge the gap between technology development and real-world application.
News
Planning, Pipeline and Finance: stimulating local growth
The Net Zero Living Programme tested new approaches to planning and financing that mean councils can attract investment and deliver programmes more rapidly and more successfully.
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Innovate Local: West Midlands 2026
Perspective
A guide to integrating clean energy with nature restoration
The ‘A Double Win’ insight, developed under Innovate UK’s Net Zero Living Programme in partnership with Regen, focuses on the importance of considering clean power and biodiversity together, and outlines the key environmental challenges and opportunities associated with specific clean energy technologies.
Perspective
Power of Places: A vision for local energy in the UK
The Power of Places insight, developed under Innovate UK’s Net Zero Living Programme in partnership with Regen, outlines a vision and key recommendations for locally-driven energy projects that deliver social, economic and environmental value.
Perspective
Preparing for heat network regulations: key considerations for local authorities
This insight, developed under Innovate UK’s Net Zero Living Programme in partnership with the Carbon Trust, outlines key considerations to support local authorities across the UK in preparing for heat network regulations.
Perspective
Understanding local authority roles in heat network development
This insight, developed under Innovate UK’s Net Zero Living Programme in partnership with the Carbon Trust, provides early insights and recommendations to support local authorities across the UK in preparing for a changing heat network delivery landscape.
News
The 2026/2027 Work Programmes for Horizon Europe are now published
The European Commission has invested over €14 billion for the 2026/2027 Work Programmes, taking us into the next year of funding calls available for innovative organisations to apply for and shape up research and innovation opportunities for the future.
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Innovate UK Talent & Skills Connect Webinar Series