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
19/11/2025
Online
Smart Shipping Café Series
Join us for the next session in our Smart Shipping Café series, where we bring together ports, researchers and innovators to explore how emerging technologies are transforming the maritime sector.
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perspectives
perspectives
Citizen engagement on Net Zero: Local Authority self-assessment questionnaire
A tool that embeds community insight into local decision-making.
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perspectives
Maximising the Value of Local Net Zero Planning
Practical guidance for councils to activate local climate plans.
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Case Study
North Product Design strengthens security and accelerates growth with BAE partnership following Innovate UK review
North West-based North Product Design (npd), a specialist in taking client projects from concept to prototype and market, has undergone a major transformation in its security posture—unlocking new opportunities in the defence sector.
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Event
08/12/2025
Online
AI Skills for Business Competency Framework - National Consultation Launch Webinar
Join Innovate UK BridgeAI partner, The Alan Turing Institute for an interactive webinar designed to empower individuals and organisations with the knowledge and capabilities needed to thrive in an AI-driven world.
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News
Re-Vana Therapeutics secures £744m licensing deal
This major deal takes the cumulative additional investment secured by ICURe spin-outs to £1.54 billion since 2014.
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Case Study
Cinema8 clicks with global clients and new brand identity through Innovate UK support
Cambridge-based Cinema8 is reshaping video hosting for businesses. Its AI-powered interactive video platform drives measurable growth with advanced analytics, lead generation and in-video calls-to-action. With tailored innovation and growth support from Innovate UK, the company relocated, rebranded, raised its profile and has seen a surge in users - gaining over 1,000 new sign-ups in just two months.
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Case Study
Growth floodgates open for ManholeMetrics with Innovate UK support
London-based ManholeMetrics is transforming flood resilience with a smart sensor network that monitors levels in sewer and stormwater systems, providing early flood warnings. With tailored innovation and growth support from Innovate UK, the company has raised £878,000 in investment, expanded its team from two to twelve, and secured a dozen international clients across the US, Canada and Germany.
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Case Study
Innovate UK fuels rapid growth for Black Space Technology’s healthcare innovation
Birmingham-based Black Space Technology has developed a set of digital healthcare tools that allow clinicians to monitor patients and deliver treatment remotely in challenging environments. With tailored business growth support from Innovate UK, the company has secured more than £390,000 in grant funding, strengthened its intellectual property (IP) protection, forged international collaborations and is preparing for new investment as it scales.