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Global Alliance Africa extends deadline for Nigerian AgriFood companies to apply for iX Challenge
News
 11 March 2022

Global Alliance Africa extends deadline for Nigerian AgriFood companies to apply for iX Challenge

Global Alliance Africa has extended the closing date for large Nigeria-based companies from the AgriFood sector wanting to find rapid innovative solutions to their industry challenges to apply for the innovative exchange programme. Applications will now close on 31st March 2022.

Young Innovators Success Stories: Alaya Holloway, FirstGens, South West
Case Study
 11 March 2022

Young Innovators Success Stories: Alaya Holloway, FirstGens, South West

Alaya Holloway won the Young Innovators Award 2020/21, from Innovate UK and The Prince’s Trust, armed with a wealth of innovative ideas but lacking a clear business model.

Global Research & Innovation in Plastics Sustainability (GRIPS) 2022 Programme Released
News
 11 March 2022

Global Research & Innovation in Plastics Sustainability (GRIPS) 2022 Programme Released

With just 4 days to go until Global Research & Innovation in Plastics Sustainability (GRIPS) 2022 kicks off, taking place online 15th – 17th March 2022, we are delighted to now share the full programme with you.

Sustainable aviation fuels mandate - Summary of consultation responses
News
 10 March 2022

Sustainable aviation fuels mandate - Summary of consultation responses

The Department for Transport has published their summary of responses to the Mandating the use of sustainable aviation fuels in the UK consultation.

Financial Submission Workshop
Event
4 April 2022
Online

Financial Submission Workshop

Join us and learn how to perfect your Innovation Loans application.

Good Application Guide Workshop
Event
28 March 2022
Online

Good Application Guide Workshop

Join us and learn how to perfect your Innovation Loans application.

Innovation Loans Future Economy Competition Briefing
Event
21 March 2022
Online

Innovation Loans Future Economy Competition Briefing

Join us and learn how to perfect your Innovation Loans application.

Announced: Innovation Loans - Future Economy Competition
News
 10 March 2022

Announced: Innovation Loans - Future Economy Competition

UK registered businesses can now apply for loans for innovative projects with strong commercial potential that will significantly improve the UK economy.

Young Innovators Success Stories: Alex Newnes, PlantSea, Wales
Case Study
 9 March 2022

Young Innovators Success Stories: Alex Newnes, PlantSea, Wales

Alex Newnes secured the Young Innovators Award 2020/21 from Innovate UK and The Prince’s Trust due to his innovative approach to developing eco-friendly alternatives to single-use and non-recyclable plastics as the co-founder of PlantSea.

Follow Innovate UK KTN on the latest Global Expert Mission in Sustainable Fashion to India
News
 9 March 2022

Follow Innovate UK KTN on the latest Global Expert Mission in Sustainable Fashion to India

From 28 March to 1 April 2022, Innovate UK KTN travels to India to focus on potential markets for collaboration in Sustainable Fashion.

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