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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.
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Funding Future Tech: Digital Security & Data Economy
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BridgeAI Creative Industries Collaboration Event
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BridgeAI Construction Collaboration Event
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Glimpse of the Future Roundtable and Networking Event - London
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BridgeAI Transport Collaboration Event
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Making local climate action possible: A toolkit for local authorities
A toolkit for local authorities to engage with businesses on actions benefitting people and planet. Developed in partnership with Climate Outreach and The Connectives as part of Innovate UK’s Net Zero Living programme.
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GRIPS 2026 – Global Research & Innovation in Plastics Sustainability
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AI Challenges and Consequences - A Collaborative Workshop to Uncover AI Risks and Opportunities for Businesses
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Demonstrating Decarbonisation: How Local Authorities and Innovators are Transforming Transport
With transport remaining the biggest contributor to UK emissions, it is crucial that we support and develop interventions to address this. In 2023 the UK government reported that transport accounts for 29% of all emissions, with domestic transport, particularly road transport being the defining culprit. In addition, there are other negative impacts to consider when understanding our transport system, such as air quality, congestion and the amount of people who are killed or seriously injured (KSI) on our roads. Considering this, we must be looking at how innovation can solve these challenges, alongside supporting our transport system in the transition to become net zero.
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Building a strong talent pipeline: Insights from the Technical Skills Shortages Focus event
The Technical Skills focus event, hosted by Innovate UK, brought together employers, educators, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore how collaboration, education, and innovation can help address the UK’s growing shortage of technical professionals.
The event part of Innovate UK’s Talent & Skills Connect series, featured expert speakers from the Science Council, the Gatsby Charitable Foundation, the National Institutes of Technology Network, and the Catapult Network, each offering valuable insights into building a stronger, more sustainable talent pipeline for the UK’s innovation economy.