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.

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Hardware start-ups: why clearly communicating your idea is just as critical as getting the technical bit right
Getting a physical product to market requires breadth of expertise and experience. Support from others is essential. Abi Hird from the KTN Manufacturing team proposes 3 ways to think about sharing your idea.
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BioFabrication: 3D printing - What is it and what can it do for you?
This webinar hosted by KTN in collaboration with Nottingham University aims to bring together industrial stakeholders from the materials, pharma and industrial biotechnology sectors, in order to identify opportunities and needs derived from Additive BioFabrication.
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ISCF Robotics for a More Resilient Future: Networking Event
Recording coming soon

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ISCF Robotics for a More Resilient Future: Competition Briefing
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Engage with…Department for International Trade: mine to magnet-supply chains for critical material
Find out more about the strategy the UK Government is adopting to secure supply of critical metals and minerals for the UK’s own use, but also providing the opportunity to export refined materials to Europe and beyond.
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Engage with…Industrial Drives – you have a part to play in their future
Join this Driving the Electric Revolution roundtable forum to hear discussions from leading users and manufacturers and discover how you could have a part to play in this exciting area.
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The Impact of Covid-19 on the Nigerian Innovation Ecosystem – AfriLabs
An overview into the challenges Nigeria has faced following the disruption of the Global Pandemic of 2020.
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Decarbonising Ports & Harbours Innovation Network launch
KTN is excited to launch the Decarbonising Ports & Harbours Innovation Network at Maritime UK Week 2020.
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Black History Month: Celebrating UK Innovators and Entrepreneurs
To mark Black History Month, KTN are celebrating some of the inspiring and dynamic black innovators and entrepreneurs that are part of our network, and the exciting work they are doing to drive positive change in the world.
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Microsoft Hololens & the UK Ventilator Challenge
Join this Immerse UK webinar on 8 October to get the insider view on how Microsoft HoloLens 2 and mixed reality were harnessed to rapidly train thousands of workers and make a crucial contribute to the UK’s Ventilator Challenge.