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Rise Women in Leadership Report launched, in partnership with KTN
News
 5th Nov 2021

Rise Women in Leadership Report launched, in partnership with KTN

This groundbreaking report provides insights and recommendations to support women reaching their potential and succeeding in leadership roles across the broadcast media technology sector.

Made Smarter Innovation launches new £20 million competition
News
 5th Nov 2021

Made Smarter Innovation launches new £20 million competition

In a new Made Smarter Innovation competition focused on Sustainable Smart Factories, UK registered businesses and organisations can apply for a share of up to £20m for digital innovation projects that will improve resource efficiency and energy efficiency. Closes 26th Jan 2022.

Launch of new Made Smarter Innovation InterAct Network
News
 5th Nov 2021

Launch of new Made Smarter Innovation InterAct Network

InterAct is a network for academics from the social sciences to support the innovation and diffusion of digital technologies that will result in a stronger, more resilient UK manufacturing industry.

Energy innovation for sustainable processing and manufacturing in African AgriFood: call for energy challenges and technology solutions
News
 4th Nov 2021

Energy innovation for sustainable processing and manufacturing in African AgriFood: call for energy challenges and technology solutions

We want to connect AgriFood companies looking to increase manufacturing, processing and post harvest loss efficiencies, with technology providers who have solutions or ideas that can fast track innovation and impact in the sector.

First commercial hydrogen-electric flight between London and Rotterdam The Hague Airport expected in 2024
News
 4th Nov 2021

First commercial hydrogen-electric flight between London and Rotterdam The Hague Airport expected in 2024

ZeroAvia, Royal Schiphol Group and Rotterdam The Hague Airport are planning zero emission commercial passenger flights between Rotterdam and London with a 19-seater aircraft in 2024.

Made Smarter Innovation at Digital Manufacturing Week Event Guide
News
 2nd Nov 2021

Made Smarter Innovation at Digital Manufacturing Week Event Guide

Make sure to visit the Made Smarter Innovation exhibition and summit at the Digital Manufacturing Week event from the 10th to the 11th of November.

Innovation Best Practice: Open Innovation
Perspective
 2nd Nov 2021

Innovation Best Practice: Open Innovation

Part of a new series called Innovation Best Practice where we highlight the best innovation theory and practices using both internal and external contributors. In this first instalment, KTN’s Executive Director Jon Kingsbury explores Open Innovation, what it means, and some of the benefits.

Connecting for Climate Change explains how to turn talk into action post COP26
News
 2nd Nov 2021

Connecting for Climate Change explains how to turn talk into action post COP26

A four-part series which aims to capitalise on the momentum of COP26 and discuss the innovations needed to meet climate targets.

Innovate UK EDGE: Accelerating businesses growth with design skills
Perspective
 2nd Nov 2021

Innovate UK EDGE: Accelerating businesses growth with design skills

Businesses expand more quickly by making the most of the UK’s thriving design sector, so Innovate UK EDGE is enhancing its innovation & growth specialist-led support with ‘Design for Growth’.

5G in Transport & Logistics: Future Flight
Event
7th Dec 2021
Online

5G in Transport & Logistics: Future Flight

Watch this webinar from UK5G and KTN to explore what 5G ‘smart transport’ is, and how it could benefit your organisation, customer experience and the transport sector’s environmental impact.

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