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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.

Funding 101
Event
17th Nov 2025
Online

Funding 101

Innovate UK Business Connect are organising this Funding 101 session to introduce the basics of developing and applying for Innovate UK funding competitions. This session is targeted at those that have limited experience of applying for Innovate UK funding before so will provide background information to funding.
ESBEM Seminar: Accelerating adoption of UK low environmental impact construction materials
Event
22nd Jan 2026
Birmingham

ESBEM Seminar: Accelerating adoption of UK low environmental impact construction materials

Join us in Birmingham to explore innovative sustainable materials and circular economy strategies shaping the future of the built environment.
Building a community of Accelerators & Incubators: Start-up Connect workshop insights
News
 26th Nov 2025

Building a community of Accelerators & Incubators: Start-up Connect workshop insights

Start-up Connect designed and delivered a workshop, on June 27th 2025, convening representatives from across the UK’s accelerator and incubator landscape. The workshop highlighted the strong community commitment to strengthening the start-up support ecosystem and identified key priorities for collaboration and knowledge sharing.

AgriFood Innovation Showcase 2026: Regenerative agriculture and agri-tech for a sustainable food system
Event
26th Mar 2026
Birmingham

AgriFood Innovation Showcase 2026: Regenerative agriculture and agri-tech for a sustainable food system

This showcase event explores how regenerative agriculture and pioneering agri-tech innovations can enhance agricultural productivity and promote sustainable, healthy food and drink manufacturing, supporting both domestic and global food supply chains. Watch full recordings below.
Women in Innovation 2025-26 applicant support: Live Q&A webinar
Event
8th Jan 2026
Online

Women in Innovation 2025-26 applicant support: Live Q&A webinar

Driving Sustainable AI for SMEs
Event
28th Jan 2026
Online

Driving Sustainable AI for SMEs

Join BSI’s webinar delivered as part of the BridgeAI Programme to explore how you can use AI consciously and responsibly while unlocking its potential to advance environmental sustainability.
Chevin Technology pursues global ambitions following a Secure Innovation Security Review
Case Study
 25th Nov 2025

Chevin Technology pursues global ambitions following a Secure Innovation Security Review

A Secure Innovation Security Review (SISR) brings value even to already highly security conscious organisations deeply embedded in technology and cybersecurity.
Horizon Europe: Unlocking Innovation Funding Opportunities for Multimodal Transport Systems
Event
27th Jan 2026
Online

Horizon Europe: Unlocking Innovation Funding Opportunities for Multimodal Transport Systems

Are you an innovator working in the multimodal, active travel or micromobility transport systems space looking to unlock Horizon Europe grant funding? Then this webinar is designed for you.
Opportunities in the 2026 European Innovation Council (EIC) Pathfinder Scheme
Event
11th Dec 2025
Online

Opportunities in the 2026 European Innovation Council (EIC) Pathfinder Scheme

An overview of the individual EIC Pathfinder Challenges for 2026.
Opportunities in the European Innovation Council (EIC) Advanced Innovation Challenges Pilot Scheme
Event
4th Dec 2025
Online

Opportunities in the European Innovation Council (EIC) Advanced Innovation Challenges Pilot Scheme

The EIC Advanced Innovation Challenges (Pilot) aims to support high-risk, demand driven deep tech innovation with transformative potential especially in areas where there is extensive research but lack of commercial update.
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