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.

News
The role of Freeports in driving the Maritime decarbonisation and innovation agendas
The UK Freeports initiative is a unique and exciting opportunity to stimulate regional and national economic growth and drive long-term inward investments. We strongly believe that the Freeports also have a pivotal role to play in delivering the Net Zero carbon targets and stimulating innovation in the Maritime and logistics sectors.
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Event
Off Highway Webinar & Workshop - Joint Hydrogen Economy and Cross - Sector Battery Systems Innovation Networks event
On the 7th of June KTNs Hydrogen Economy and Cross-Sector Battery Systems Innovation Networks are hosting a Webinar followed by a Workshop focusing on Zero Carbon Off-Highway solutions in the Construction, Defence and Agriculture sectors.
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Fed up with feeling like a fraud? How to manage the impostor within
Do you feel that you’re waiting to be found out, that your success is due to luck or that others have an inflated view of you? If so, you’re not alone.
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Event
Innovation Loans Competition Briefing: April 2021
Find out more about Innovate UK’s Innovation Loans for SME businesses looking to scale and grow. KTN is hosting an applicant briefing webinar on Thursday 20th May.
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News
Green maritime equals sustainable and collaborative business
Maritime has long relied on diesel power, but the Port of Tyne is becoming a clean energy enabler. Dr Jo North, Technology and Transformation Director, tells us about their award-winning achievements and future aims.
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Case Study
Worksafe gains clear vision for the future with Innovate UK EDGE
Innovate UK EDGE helps designers bring to market a novel protective hood that offers clear vision and allows a more comfortable connection between patients and medical staff.
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Measuring business growth: The how, when and why of KPIs
Measuring business growth is vital. We spoke to Innovation and Growth specialist, Eileen Modral for insight into KPIs, how to track them and why.
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Driving the Electric Revolution: 2020 Annual Report launched
An in-depth review of the Driving the Electric Revolution challenge throughout 2020, including KTN support and activity.
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Case Study
Agri-tech innovator expands with Innovate UK EDGE input
Innovate UK EDGE support helps Cambridge firm grow into international markets with digital business support platform for smallholders in Tanzania.
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News
Insect protein, a promising solution to boost sustainable agriculture and food production
Sustainability and low environmental impact must be at the core of any new developments in the AgriFood sector. A promising solution involves using insects as an alternative protein source for animal feed, but also as food for human consumption.