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Recent Public Sector Initiatives to Drive Innovation in Medicines Manufacturing
Find out about recent public sector initiatives that can be used by organisations to drive innovation in medicines manufacturing. Updated 14th August.
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Transforming Foundation Industries: Building a Resilient Recovery Competition
The Transforming Foundation Industries will shortly be opening a competition to fund innovation that ensures a fast recovery from Covid-19.
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WATCH NOW: Beyond Covid-19: what does the future hold for UK infrastructure?
Live webcast looking at how infrastructure can adapt to a post-Covid-19 world.
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Africa-UK AgriFood Innovation Mission 2020 - Week 4
The virtual missions are the next stage in the delivery of the GCRF AgriFood Africa programme. These missions continue the effort to build a community of stakeholders from numerous African countries and the UK, to realise sustainable management of the food production systems in Africa in a way that alleviates poverty, enhances economic prosperity and delivers improved well-being.
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Bounce back plan for agriculture, food and drink industry launched
A bounce back plan of trade measures for the agriculture, food and drink industry has been announced.
This plan is designed to help support businesses that have been impacted by coronavirus.
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Agri-food funding round-up
The latest funding calls of relevance to the agriculture and food & drink manufacturing sectors. Updated August 2022.
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Design-Led activities in early stage innovation has de-risked decision making for new products and services
Design Foundations interim evaluation highlights that there are significant benefits for companies applying early stage design thinking.
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Strengthening Cyber Security Global Expert Mission Dissemination Webinar: recording and slides now available
On 7th July 2020, KTN hosted a webinar to present findings following a Cyber Security Global Expert Mission to Singapore, Israel and the USA.
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SBRI Healthcare Competition: Urgent & Emergency Care
Could your innovation reduce demand or length of stay in emergency departments? Find out more about the SBRI competition.
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How to Win Funds & Influence People - UKCPN Event - Recording Available
UKCPN hosted a webinar on funding options for those working in plastics and sustainability. You can watch back the recording now.