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Browse through our collection of news, perspectives and webinars to gain a deeper understanding of the Innovate UK Business Connect culture and sector intelligence.

Vaccine Innovation in the UK: SMEs and National Capabilities
News
 18th Dec 2020

Vaccine Innovation in the UK: SMEs and National Capabilities

An article summarising the UK Government’s investment in vaccine innovation has been published in European Pharmaceutical Review, by KTN’s Dr Gabriela Juárez Martínez and Dr Marcel Kuiper.

No longer the stuff of science fiction, quantum technologies will be integral to everyday life
News
 18th Dec 2020

No longer the stuff of science fiction, quantum technologies will be integral to everyday life

KTN were proud delivery partners for the UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2020. We run through the highlights of a truly inspirational day.

ISCF Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging: Demonstrator Projects, Round 2 Competition briefing
Event
9th Feb 2021
Online

ISCF Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging: Demonstrator Projects, Round 2 Competition briefing

This briefing event will provide details on the scope and eligibility requirements for the upcoming UKRI competition – ISCF Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging: Demonstrator Projects Round 2, Expression of Interest.

The march towards Net Zero Carbon is picking up pace, but Ports appear to be bringing up the rear
News
 18th Dec 2020

The march towards Net Zero Carbon is picking up pace, but Ports appear to be bringing up the rear

As activities towards achieving Net Zero Carbon ramp up, KTN’s Mark Wray (Buildings & Infrastructure) and Matthew Moss (Maritime) share their thoughts on the recently published Spending Review and Carbon Budget, and what these mean for the sector.

Spending Review sees a strong commitment to decarbonise transport
News
 18th Dec 2020

Spending Review sees a strong commitment to decarbonise transport

The Prime Minister’s commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2050 was given a boost in the recent Spending Review with a sizeable budget allocated to supporting the transport sector’s transition to decarbonised energy sources.

Global transport challenges: how can international collaboration meet some of the needs?
Perspective
 18th Dec 2020

Global transport challenges: how can international collaboration meet some of the needs?

Daisy Chapman-Chamberlain, KTM for Rail, discusses international transport collaboration through the lens of her recent experience as a UK representative at the Commonwealth Youth Parliament 2020.

What does the Transforming the Foundation Industries (TFI) Challenge mean for the Chemicals Sector?
News
 17th Dec 2020

What does the Transforming the Foundation Industries (TFI) Challenge mean for the Chemicals Sector?

The foundation industries are worth approximately £45bn to the UK economy and employ 500,000 people. However, these sectors are the largest polluters generating 10% of all UK CO2 emissions. What can be done?

CyberASAP Demo Day 2020/21 (Year 4)
Event
18th Feb 2021
Online

CyberASAP Demo Day 2020/21 (Year 4)

See our most recent Alumni from 2021 in action presenting their Pitches and Demonstrators at the online Demo Day in February 2021, or read their profiles in the Demo Day Booklet.

Cross-Sector Battery Systems Innovation Network: Batteries for Defence
Event
13th Jan 2021
Online

Cross-Sector Battery Systems Innovation Network: Batteries for Defence

This webinar series will look into the opportunities and trends for Batteries in Defence, Maritime and Rail.

Cross-Sector Battery Systems Innovation Network: Batteries for Maritime
Event
10th Feb 2021
Online

Cross-Sector Battery Systems Innovation Network: Batteries for Maritime

This webinar series will look into the opportunities and trends for Batteries in Defence, Maritime and Rail.

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