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
Innovate UK: Further Education in Innovation conference
Join Innovate UK to explore the role of Further Education Colleges in local innovation landscapes. We will be hearing from our newly established College Innovation Centres and examples of further FE colleges across the country supporting local businesses to innovate. We will also be exploring tools and support available for colleges from Innovate UK and beyond.
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News
Innovation Action Plan unveiled for Edinburgh and South East Scotland
A new action plan, which puts business growth and innovation at the forefront, has been launched.
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Event
Large language models webinar series
Join Digital Catapult for a three-part series exploring the potential of large language models. Receive practical guidance, hands-on experience, and practical tools to support your organisation’s AI journey.
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Case Study
Hygiene Pro Clean: Transforming Decontamination and Cleaning Services Through Contracts for Innovation Award
Hygiene Pro Clean secured a Contracts for Innovation award through the Welsh SBRI Centre of Excellence (CoE) to develop rapid decontamination and deep cleaning solutions using ultrasonic atomisation technology to help the NHS manage increasing pressures during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Accelerating Action: Insights from Award-Winning Women in Foundation Industries
Insights from Women Innovators in Foundation Industries highlight the Accelerate Action theme of this year’s International Women’s Day. From early STEM engagement and open collaboration to harnessing AI, these innovators are not just theorising change – they are driving it.
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Case Study
Adamo Foods - Innovating the UK meat alternative market
Adamo Foods, a UK-based food tech company based in London, has been revolutionising the vegan market by developing deliciously authentic whole-cut meat alternatives using mycelium, with a proprietary fermentation technology.
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Supporting councils to procure the innovation to deliver Net Zero
Devolved and local government have a central role to play in delivering net zero by 2050. To do this they will need to procure transformational innovation like never before.
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New report: Preparing for the future of battery manufacturing
The latest Workforce Foresighting report, produced in collaboration with the WMG, University of Warwick and sponsored by the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC), provides a comprehensive analysis of the skills and capabilities required for the assembly of lithium-ion battery modules and packs for transport. This study, conducted by the Workforce Foresighting Hub, an Innovate UK initiative, highlights the urgent need for workforce transformation to support the UK’s transition to battery electric vehicles (BEVs).
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News
Discover opportunities for future innovation in UK Professional and Financial Services with the AI For Services Report 2025
As lawyers, accountants, insurers and finance professionals navigate the complexities of a digital-first world, the drive to stay ahead of emerging trends is intensifying.
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Event
AI Labs: Your path to AI adoption
Join AI Labs, a multi-week virtual programme helping businesses in transportation, agriculture, creative, and construction sectors develop AI strategies in data, tech, and scaling—guided by experts and Innovate UK for long-term success.