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.

Event
Commercialising Quantum Technologies ISCF Competition Applicant Briefing: Large collaborative projects round 2
Innovate UK, as part of UK Research and Innovation, is hosting a briefing event in collaboration with the KTN for the commercialising quantum technologies – large collaborative projects funding competition (opening 8th March) from the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund.
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News
Expert independent judging panel announced for £2m Innovation in Water Challenge
KTN’s Digital Manufacturing expert Nicole Ballantyne joins the Water Challenge panel to engender new collaborations to tackle industry challenges.
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News
Scotland readies to showcase green AgriFood innovation at COP26
As Glasgow readies to play host to the United Nations’ Climate Change Conference (COP26) this November, Scotland will showcase how innovation is driving greater sustainability in the agrifood sector.
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Event
ISCF Digital Security by Design (DSbD) - Business led Demonstrators Phase 1
Briefing event for the upcoming Digital Security by Design (DSbD) £6 million two-phase competition for UK businesses and academia to collaborate on digital security by design business-led demonstrators.
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Case Study
Innovate UK EDGE helps agri-tech firm revamp business strategy
A cloud computing start-up that monitors farm productivity has launched a recruitment app, expanded its software development team and secured Innovate UK funding, all with help from Innovate UK EDGE. It now plans to scale globally.
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Driving the Electric Revolution: Supply Chains for Net Zero - Competition Briefing
Join this briefing event to find out more about the upcoming Driving the Electric Revolution: Supply Chains for Net Zero competition and how you can apply for a share of £20 million in funding from the Driving the Electric Revolution Challenge.
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Innovation Support for the Foundation Industries
Join us on 25th February to find out about grant funding opportunities available for the foundation industries and how these opportunities can be accessed.
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News
Consultation: Supporting the UK’s wireless future – Ofcom spectrum management strategy for the 2020s
This is a consultation on how Ofcom will manage use of the radio spectrum, and includes sections on supporting wireless innovation, licensing to fit local and national services and promoting spectrum sharing. Deadline for responses: 26th February.
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News
Reflecting on International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Reflecting on International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a day to celebrate and to promote full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls.
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Event
Transitioning towards Zero Emission Vehicles: Competition Briefing Event
Join us to hear an update on the government’s zero emission R&D programme and future funding opportunities.