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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Med tech firm makes no bones about Innovate UK support benefits
Drill Surgeries, a pioneering med-tech company based in Liverpool, is transforming global orthopaedic surgery through its innovative technology for treating broken bones. With the support of Innovate UK, Drill Surgeries has rapidly expanded its reach and impact, highlighting the role innovation-led companies can play in revolutionising healthcare. This partnership has been instrumental in accelerating the company’s growth, securing vital investments, driving internationalisation and positioning it for successful commercialisation.
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NanoScope unlocks new innovations in semiconductor tech with Innovate UK support
NanoScope Services, a high-tech innovator based in Bristol, is transforming the semiconductor industry through its advanced microscopy and nano-engineering services. Working with Innovate UK, NanoScope has navigated complex R&D challenges, leading to significant advancements in microelectronics and semiconductor technologies.
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Radiant Foods plants seeds of success with Innovate UK support
Radiant Foods, a London-based company, is transforming the plant-based food industry with its innovative and healthy meat alternatives. With backing from Innovate UK, Radiant Foods has seen a remarkable 200% increase in revenue. This partnership has enabled the company to refine its strategy, secure essential funding and navigate the competitive food industry with increased confidence.
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Pirta’s cool solutions tackling climate change with Innovate UK support
Harrogate-based Pirta is tackling climate change with its innovative passive cooling technology. With support from Innovate UK Business Growth and also our Global programmes, Pirta has accelerated the development and market introduction of its patented solar cooling paint. This breakthrough product can reflect up to 93% of solar energy and emits over 99.6% of absorbed heat, significantly improving building energy efficiency and reducing the need for air conditioning.
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Autodiscovery ramping up the robot revolution with Innovate UK support
Autodiscovery, a leading robotics company based in Oxfordshire, is transforming agricultural and manufacturing industries with its cutting-edge robotic systems. Through Innovate UK funding and Innovate UK Business Growth support, the company has expanded its market presence and international partnerships, driving significant growth and innovation. From increasing exports to creating jobs, the company’s journey illustrates how bespoke innovation support can accelerate high-growth companies onto the global stage.
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Advanced Polymers breaks the mould with silicone innovation supported by Innovate UK
Advanced Polymers, a leading manufacturer of silicone rubber extrusions, rubber mouldings and silicone gaskets based in Worthing, has been at the forefront of transforming silicone rubber recycling. The company has developed Silicrumb, the first-ever recycled silicone rubber product and is rapidly advancing its global reach with the support of Innovate UK.
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Event
AI data quality governance for SMEs webinar
Join us to understand how to improve artificial intelligence (AI) data quality management with standards, find out about the benefits and all the support available as part of the BridgeAI programme, from BSI.
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AI image generation and maintenance: understanding future skills
The AI tools for image asset creation and augmenting existing assets in advanced media production report outlines the future skills required to ensure the UK’s creative industries keep up with technology.
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The High Growth AI Accelerator Showcase
Join Digital Catapult for the BridgeAI High Growth AI Accelerator Showcase to celebrate eight pioneering companies from the UK’s creative industry, as they each showcase their artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) solutions.
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Mindset - extended reality for digital mental health: Applicant briefing and collaboration building
Join us at our Mindset XR R&D Fund Briefing & Collaboration Events where you can apply for up to £300k in funding to develop digital therapeutic extended reality (XR) solutions to provide mental healthcare services.