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.

News
What can Manufacturing Made Smarter innovators learn from Everett Rogers?
How Innovators can use diffusion models when framing innovative ideas
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News
Assistive Technology Impact Fund (ATIF): Global Open Call
Hear about the opportunity for AT innovation in the African market, from world-leading experts, meet and mingle with other potential applicants and learn more about the AT Impact Fund, and how you can apply to be a part of ATIF’s next cohort.
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Event
International Women's Day: Women Innovate
Join us for this extraordinary 1 day online conference, jam-packed with workshops, inspirational speakers and ground-breaking ideas.
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Case Study
Ionix: global opportunities for ultrasonic sensor technology
Yorkshire firm builds on strategic support from Innovate UK EDGE to source funding and focus on growth through Covid-19 headwinds.
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Event
March 2021 Workshop: Glimpse of the Future
A dynamic session giving glimpses of a variety of possible technology-driven future scenarios, followed by a workshop exploring how these novel technologies and trends could affect industries, businesses and society in the coming decades.
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Event
February 2021 Workshop: Glimpse of the Future
A dynamic session giving glimpses of a variety of possible technology-driven future scenarios, followed by a workshop exploring how these novel technologies and trends could affect industries, businesses and society in the coming decades.
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Case Study

News
Cyber Security Academic Startup Accelerator Programme (CyberASAP) announces £800,000 funding for 2021/22 programme
£800,000 funding competition opens on 8th February 2021 for Academic teams with a cyber security idea. An online briefing will be held on 9th February.
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Event
Digital manufacturing technologies for the chemicals using industries
Join us for an exciting event exploring the positive impact of digital technologies on the chemicals, materials and formulations sectors. Participants are encouraged to submit 2-minute video pitches by 18 March.
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Event
Engage with...Electrified Automation
Electrified Automation have developed a series of disruptive manufacturing processes and associated automated equipment. Join this webinar to learn about how Electrified Automation are applying their processes in e-machine manufacturing and building a UK PEMD supply chain to support them.