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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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AI for Services Podcast Episode 1: Overcoming the barriers to developing AI with Shamus Rae, founder of Engine B
AI for Services has launched a podcast series to share the personal stories of the founders who are leading the development of the awarded projects. In the first four episodes, Astrid Ayel interviews the Enabling Data Access Competition winners.
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Innovation trends and opportunities in the UK Food & Drink sector - Food Industry Innovation 2021
One of our flagship events, Food Industry Innovation is about getting businesses and researchers together to discuss trends in the sector, key areas for research and innovation and spark powerful connections. Watch the recordings and read about the outcomes.
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Innovations developed via CyberASAP feature strongly in line up at CYBERUK, 11-12 May 2021
Eight CyberASAP teams selected to participate in flagship Cyber Security event
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Industrial Energy Transformation Fund Competition Briefing
Join BEIS, Innovate UK and KTN to find out more about the £40m Industrial Energy Transformation Fund spring window and hear from some of the projects funded in Phase 1.
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Agnieszka Janeczek, Founder and CEO of Renovos, shares her coaching experience as part of the Women in Innovation Programme
“Coaching helped me to be thoughtful and intentional in my approach and to implement my strategic vision for Renovos more effectively.”
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Manufacturing and Materials Funding Round-Up
Find out about the latest funding calls which are relevant to the Manufacturing and Materials sectors. Last updated August 2022.
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Battery Caffè Podcast Episode 1: Investment in Batteries
In Episode 1 of the Battery Caffè podcast, we discuss the major challenges for companies seeking investment in this area, explore which other sectors companies can look at and/or learn from, and give some tips for companies seeking investment.
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Tees Valley Hydrogen Transport Hub - Competition Briefing
Join us for this competition briefing, held in partnership with the Department for Transport (DfT) and Innovate UK. This event will provide you all the information you need in order to apply for funding for projects to support the development of the Tees Valley Hydrogen Transport Hub.
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Creative Industries Fund: Briefing Event
Join KTN and Innovate UK at this online event to find out more about Innovate UK’s new Creative Industries Fund, including how to apply.
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Geospatial Data in Transport: A Snapshot of Innovative Projects
Join KTN and Innovate UK at this virtual event, hosted on behalf the of the Geospatial Commission, showcasing innovative projects that were funded through the ‘SBRI: Using Geospatial Data to Solve Transport Challenges Phase 1’ competition. The £2m fund from the Geospatial Commission, in partnership with Innovate UK, is to support the future of mobility for the UK.