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.

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Business Relationship Mastery: Turning Connections into Success
Join this exclusive workshop to explore how to transform strong relationships into opportunities for business growth.
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News
Celebrating a decade of quantum discovery
The 10th anniversary of the UK National Quantum Technology Programme (NQTP) has been celebrated with a technology showcase event to embrace the dawn of the next decade of quantum innovation.
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Global Business Innovation Programme in Singapore - Artificial Intelligence: Smart and Land Mobility briefing event
Join our online briefing event to learn more about the Artificial Intelligence: Smart and Land Mobility Global Business Innovation Programme in Singapore.
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Global Insights: Space Technology in Japan
Join this webinar to explore the insights gathered during the recent Space Technology in Japan Innovate UK Global Expert Mission (GEM).
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Driving Innovation through Talent: Industry Skills Accelerator for Medicines Manufacturing
Join our online session to explore how the Industry Skills Accelerator and other initiatives support skills development in UK Medicines Manufacturing.
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Case Study
First-ever portable eco-toilet for kids powers Kiddiwhizz's growth with Innovate UK support
Kiddiwhizz, the creator of the Whizzer™, the first-ever unisex and compact eco-toilet for children on-the-go, has significantly expanded its market presence with the support of Innovate UK. The company recently secured a £50,000 investment from two ‘Dragons’ Den’ entrepreneurs, further boosting its growth. By tailoring its support to meet Kiddiwhizz’s innovation needs, Innovate UK has provided crucial expertise in intellectual property (IP) protection, market expansion and strategic partnerships, ensuring the London-based company is well-positioned for continued growth.
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Absolar Solutions is transforming UK energy efficiency with Innovate UK support
Absolar Solutions, a University of Southampton spin-out, has been transforming the way organisations and households assess properties for renewable energy potential since 2020. With the tailored support of Innovate UK, Absolar has not only overcome operational challenges to create jobs and increase revenues but has also helped the UK reduce carbon emissions and fuel costs.
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AI innovator takes sting out of hornet threat with our support
The Far Out Thinking Company, based in the Isles of Scilly, has developed an AI-powered tool to track the spread of Asian hornets across the UK, creating a critical line of defence for the nation’s biodiversity and agricultural ecosystems. Innovate UK has helped it develop its technology and as a business, to maximise the impact it can have in its target markets and its contribution to UK economic growth.
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Innovate UK helps Sceenic turn co-viewing dreams into streaming reality
Sceenic, an award-winning leader in interactive viewing solutions based in London, has revolutionised co-viewing and watch party experiences with its cutting-edge technology. With Innovate UK’s 5G Global Business Innovation Programme in Japan and the business growth coaching that amplified its benefit, Sceenic has expanded its global footprint, targeting new markets and securing investment to drive further innovation.
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Milbotix SmartSocks transforming dementia care with support from Innovate UK
Milbotix, a digital tech company based in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, is making waves in dementia care with its innovative SmartSocks®, a solution designed to enhance the quality of life for individuals with dementia, autism and other learning disabilities. After Innovate UK funding and with support from Innovate UK Business Growth, the company recently secured a £500,000 equity raise and is growing its headcount. This funding is enabling Milbotix to begin manufacturing its first batch of SmartSocks® in preparation for a further round of fundraising aimed at expanding its market reach.