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.

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TFI Small CR&D Competition Briefing
Find out about the new Transforming Foundation Industries Small Scale Research and Development programme in our competition briefing.
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RAI Industry Showcase celebrates record-breaking event
The 2021 Robotics & Artificial Intelligence (RAI) Industry Showcase was the biggest
and best in the show’s history.
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Institute for Manufacturing launches Sustainability Association to drive change in manufacturing
The Sustainability Association, launched by the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) at the University of Cambridge and supported by the KTN’s Manufacturing team, is a membership group focused on ensuring manufacturing leaders can drive sustainable change in their organisations. Find out how to join.
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CyberDen Dragons aren’t the only challenge for cyber security academics looking to spin out
Early support such as that provided by CyberASAP is essential to nurture the vital cyber security pipeline. Seven CyberASAP graduate projects faced the CyberDen Dragons at CYBERUK 2021 – find out how they fared…
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Calling Food and Drink manufacturers: Digital Manufacturing and the impact on Net Zero
We want to hear from Food and Drink manufacturers who have adopted industrial digital technologies and may have a success story to share, and also from companies who wish to understand more about the benefits of adopting advanced digital technologies.
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Taking pride in striving towards a more diverse and inclusive KTN
In this perspectives piece recognising Pride Month and celebrating our progress, we hear from Dr Kirsty Hewitson, KTN Director and Exec Sponsor of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at KTN.
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Sustainable Fashion Business Showcase: Innovate UK Global Expert Mission with India
KTN Global Alliance in strategic partnership with Innovate UK, UKRI India and the Department for International Trade (DIT) will host a virtual Sustainable Fashion Global Expert Mission with India on 3 August 2021. Join us online as we explore synergies and challenges.
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What Technical Skills Does The UK Food & Drink Sector Need? Read the new report from KTN & IFST
Our report presents the results and findings of a sector-wide survey carried out by KTN and IFST addressing a number of themes relating to the food and drink sector, specifically engagement, resources, skills & training and recruitment.
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International Women in Engineering Day: Kate Taylor @ Evenly interview
To celebrate International Women In Engineering Day, Innovate UK EDGE sat down with Kate Taylor, Founder of Dorset-based Evenly.
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SBRI Competition – Healthy Ageing Social Ventures
On 14th July 2021, KTN held a pre-engagement webinar on the upcoming SBRI Healthy Ageing Social Ventures Competition from UKRI and the Healthy Ageing Challenge. Watch back to find out more about the competition.