Knowledge Centre

Hear from two Local Authorities who have implemented e-scooter trials and ZWings – a company delivering an e-scooter trial. With plenty of time for discussion, this webinar will offer insight on the ‘what not to do’ and hints and tips if you are thinking of launching an e-scooter trial.

To ensure micromobility remains a viable form of travel, the infrastructure in many cities and towns needs to be adapted to encourage ongoing adoption. Active travel needs to be integrated with other transport modes to truly maximise adoption including in rural areas. This requires novel business models, digital innovations, new infrastructure, and behavioural changes. In this webinar we will be joined by Loran Finlayson, CoMoUK and two, yet to be confirmed speakers, to discuss these requirements and ultimately gain insight to inform investment decisions and empower people to make the right travel choices.

KTN has launched its Micromobility Hub, kicking off with three hour-long webinars in July 2021 where delegates can share best practice and identify barriers and opportunities to adoption and implementation.

i3P, the Infrastructure Industry Innovation Partnership, is getting involved in two very diverse initiatives; removing graffiti and a tunnelling competition.

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, and in episode 5, Tim Vorley from Oxford Brookes Business School.

A diverse range of cybersecurity ideas tackle growing cyber threats via CyberASAP, a unique, pre-seed programme led by KTN, leading academics through all stages of the early commercialisation process and helping prepare them to start cybersecurity companies.

Innovate UK’s Young Innovators Awards 2021/22 will award 32 people from diverse backgrounds a £5K grant, 1-1 business coaching and an allowance to cover living costs. We hope these Frequently Asked Questions will be helpful to potential applicants for the Young Innovators Awards 2021/22.

In episode 3 of the Battery Caffè, Nikoleta Piperidou and Sheena Hindocha of KTN explore the market trends for solid state batteries together with Adrian Tylim, Head of Business Development Americas at Blue Solutions, and John Tinson, VP of Sales & Marketing at Ilika.

Digitalisation of Scotland’s economy and society is already bringing about profound changes in the nature and method of work. In the recovery period from the pandemic, there is a real opportunity to shift to a more productive, more innovative economy, and research and innovation are key enablers of that shift.

Recognising the importance of 2021, the MOD published its Strategic Approach to Climate Change and Sustainability earlier this year.  Building on the substantial work already delivered, it recognises that demands are increasing and there is a need to broaden the approach and the benefits that result.