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KTN is helping the British Antarctic Survey with a search for innovators
News
28/09/2020

KTN is helping the British Antarctic Survey with a search for innovators

The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is looking to purchase innovative solutions to help meet its net zero carbon target. Two challenging asks have been listed on KTN’s Innovation Exchange.  First, BAS is looking for solutions to help decarbonise the polar vehicles used at its Sky Blu Logistics Facility.  And secondly, the organisation is seeking solutions which decarbonise its energy demand for heating, hot water and power at two of its island research stations – Bird Island and Signy.

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Engage with...SP Energy Networks
Event
22/10/2020 Online

Engage with...SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks, along with other electricity licensees, have been consistently promoting the awareness of great potentials of the application of Power Electronic device at the electricity networks.

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Engage with...ZeroAvia: hydrogen-electric powertrains for aircraft
Event
12/11/2020 Online

Engage with...ZeroAvia: hydrogen-electric powertrains for aircraft

ZeroAvia is building hydrogen-electric powertrains for aircraft – integrating electric motors, inverters, fuel cell systems, and fuel storage tanks into a propulsion system.

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Engage with...Control Techniques, a Nidec Brand
Event
08/10/2020 Online

Engage with...Control Techniques, a Nidec Brand

Control Techniques, has been at the front of customer focused drive technology for over 45 years. Dedicated to the advancement of automation, they create next-generation drive technology for an interconnected world. Join this webinar to hear about the types of applications that have been solved with these drives, and the R&D required to develop and manufacture.

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Microbiome Innovation Network: Current academic research and its impact
Event
16/10/2020 Online

Microbiome Innovation Network: Current academic research and its impact

Are you a PhD student or an undergraduate interested in the field of microbiome? This event is for you!

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The Impact of Covid-19 on the Kenyan Innovation Ecosystem - AfriLabs
perspectives
25/09/2020

The Impact of Covid-19 on the Kenyan Innovation Ecosystem - AfriLabs

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

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#ThePowerOfPlace - Geospatial is Transforming Our World
Event
22/10/2020 Online

#ThePowerOfPlace - Geospatial is Transforming Our World

We are on the edge of a geospatial transformation. What started as a simple data set is now becoming a powerful geospatial knowledge infrastructure, integrating data from a plethora of other sources. These rich new insights translate into better decision-making, catalysing new products and services across all industries. It also has the potential to add billions to our economy, boost the quality of life among our communities, and help protect our planet.

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Engage with...British Glass and the wider Foundation Industries
Event
24/09/2020 Online

Engage with...British Glass and the wider Foundation Industries

British Glass has championed the significant role of the Foundation Industries, including Ceramics, Glass, Paper, Cement, Chemicals and Steel, in driving the success and efficiency of UK manufacturing and waging the war to deliver carbon neutrality.
Presented by Dave Dalton, Chief Executive of British Glass, this was an opportunity for the Foundation Industries to engage with and benefit from all PEMD can offer through closer working relationships to deliver solutions.
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Modelling of Heterogeneous Systems Study Group with Industry
Event
16/12/2020 Online

Modelling of Heterogeneous Systems Study Group with Industry

Researchers and companies are invited to join the three day Mathematical Science Virtual Study Group to discuss any challenges from industry, with a particular focus on modelling of Heterogeneous Systems.

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Bioeconomy Cluster Builder Webinar: Sustainable Materials for Packaging
Event
24/09/2020 Online

Bioeconomy Cluster Builder Webinar: Sustainable Materials for Packaging

Join us to hear about the opportunities for innovation and commercialisation of sustainable packaging materials, including information on upcoming funding from the Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging Challenge.
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