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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.

Using mathematical science to maximise the distribution of surplus food to vulnerable people
News
05/10/2020

Using mathematical science to maximise the distribution of surplus food to vulnerable people

KTN’s maths experts have turned their attention to the problem of how to get surplus food that charity FareShare receives from retailers and food manufacturers to communities that most need it, in the most efficient and effective way.

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Hardware start-ups: why clearly communicating your idea is just as critical as getting the technical bit right
News
05/10/2020

Hardware start-ups: why clearly communicating your idea is just as critical as getting the technical bit right

Getting a physical product to market requires breadth of expertise and experience. Support from others is essential. Abi Hird from the KTN Manufacturing team proposes 3 ways to think about sharing your idea.

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BioFabrication: 3D printing - What is it and what can it do for you?
Event
19/11/2020 Online

BioFabrication: 3D printing - What is it and what can it do for you?

This webinar hosted by KTN in collaboration with Nottingham University aims to bring together industrial stakeholders from the materials, pharma and industrial biotechnology sectors, in order to identify opportunities and needs derived from Additive BioFabrication.

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ISCF Robotics for a More Resilient Future: Networking Event
Event
23/10/2020 Online

ISCF Robotics for a More Resilient Future: Networking Event

Innovate UK (as part of UK Research and Innovation) and KTN would like to invite you to join the online briefing to hear about the new ISCF Funding Competition: Robotics for a More Resilient Future, and how you can get involved. You will also have the opportunity to join a networking event on 23 October to find partners and build consortia.
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ISCF Robotics for a More Resilient Future: Competition Briefing
Event
20/10/2020 Online

ISCF Robotics for a More Resilient Future: Competition Briefing

Innovate UK (as part of UK Research and Innovation) and KTN would like to invite you to join the online briefing to hear about the new ISCF Funding Competition: Robotics for a More Resilient Future, and how you can get involved. You will also have the opportunity to join a networking event on 23 October to find partners and build consortia.
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Engage with…Department for International Trade: mine to magnet-supply chains for critical material
Event
05/11/2020 Online

Engage with…Department for International Trade: mine to magnet-supply chains for critical material

Find out more about the strategy the UK Government is adopting to secure supply of critical metals and minerals for the UK’s own use, but also providing the opportunity to export refined materials to Europe and beyond.

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Engage with…Industrial Drives – you have a part to play in their future
Event
26/11/2020 Online

Engage with…Industrial Drives – you have a part to play in their future

Join this Driving the Electric Revolution roundtable forum to hear discussions from leading users and manufacturers and discover how you could have a part to play in this exciting area.

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The Impact of Covid-19 on the Nigerian Innovation Ecosystem – AfriLabs
perspectives
02/10/2020

The Impact of Covid-19 on the Nigerian Innovation Ecosystem – AfriLabs

An overview into the challenges Nigeria has faced following the disruption of the Global Pandemic of 2020.

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Decarbonising Ports & Harbours Innovation Network launch
Event
13/10/2020 Online

Decarbonising Ports & Harbours Innovation Network launch

KTN is excited to launch the Decarbonising Ports & Harbours Innovation Network at Maritime UK Week 2020.

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Black History Month: Celebrating UK Innovators and Entrepreneurs
News
01/10/2020

Black History Month: Celebrating UK Innovators and Entrepreneurs

To mark Black History Month, KTN are celebrating some of the inspiring and dynamic black innovators and entrepreneurs that are part of our network, and the exciting work they are doing to drive positive change in the world.

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