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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.

Innovate UK support cements Tattva’s growth in sustainable building innovation
Case Study
 15th Oct 2025

Innovate UK support cements Tattva’s growth in sustainable building innovation

Exeter-based, Tattva, is accelerating the shift to sustainable construction with a carbon-negative building material that grows in just 10 days. With tailored business growth support from Innovate UK, the company has secured a £650,000 Innovate UK grant, raised £215,000 in private investment, grown its team from two to six, filed key patents, and established a prototype demonstration with Catnic, part of the Tata Steel Group, that is now helping scale the innovation for global use.
Battery Innovation Round 1: Competition Briefing
Event
29th Oct 2025
Online

Battery Innovation Round 1: Competition Briefing

Join us to find out more about the first funding competition from the Battery Innovation Programme. This webinar will cover the scope and eligibility requirements and provide an opportunity to ask questions.
Making a splash as growth surges with Innovate UK support
Case Study
 13th Oct 2025

Making a splash as growth surges with Innovate UK support

Yorkshire based AquaSensor is making waves in the water sector with its affordable, real-time, secure water quality monitoring technology. Since partnering with Innovate UK in early 2024, the company has secured seed investment and a Research Technology Organisation grant; advanced to the finals of a major accelerator; begun commercial trials, expanded its team, and achieved further commercial success and growth.
Net Zero stories to inspire action: Adopting the User Journey Framework
Perspective
 13th Oct 2025

Net Zero stories to inspire action: Adopting the User Journey Framework

The journey to Net Zero is a complex and multifaceted process that varies significantly across organisations, sectors and places. Recognising that there is no single, linear path to achieving Net Zero, the Net Zero Innovation Adoption User Journey Framework provides a structured yet flexible roadmap to support organisations as they navigate their unique journeys toward Net Zero.

Connected Futures: UK–EU Collaboration for Mobility Innovations
Event
18th Nov 2025
Manchester

Connected Futures: UK–EU Collaboration for Mobility Innovations

Join us for a dynamic hands-on Horizon Europe workshop where UK and European innovators, practitioners, researchers, and policymakers come together to co-create ideas for the future of urban mobility.
GBIP - Critical materials and midstream processing and recycling, Australia - Applicant briefing
Event
30th Oct 2025
Online

GBIP - Critical materials and midstream processing and recycling, Australia - Applicant briefing

Innovate UK’s Global Business Innovation Programme helps ambitious businesses to collaborate and expand in new markets, accelerating business growth.
Horizon Europe: Adaptation to Climate Change and 100 Climate-Neutral & Smart Cities webinar
Event
13th Nov 2025
Online

Horizon Europe: Adaptation to Climate Change and 100 Climate-Neutral & Smart Cities webinar

Watch our webinar for insights into Adaptation to Climate Change and 100 Climate-Neutral & Smart Cities Horizon Europe Missions.
Innovation Loans Round 24 - Applicant Briefing Webinar and Deep-dive Workshops
Event
5th Nov 2025
Online

Innovation Loans Round 24 - Applicant Briefing Webinar and Deep-dive Workshops

Find out more about Innovate UK’s Innovation Loans Competition for SME businesses looking for finance for late stage research and development.
Resource Efficiency for Resilience and Sustainability Feasibility Studies: Drop in Sessions
Event
30th Oct 2025
Online

Resource Efficiency for Resilience and Sustainability Feasibility Studies: Drop in Sessions

Join us for drop-in support sessions for the Resource efficiency for resilience and sustainability FS funding call.
OpenKit cracks the code for AI growth with Innovate UK support
Case Study
 9th Oct 2025

OpenKit cracks the code for AI growth with Innovate UK support

Durham-based OpenKit is helping UK organisations harness artificial intelligence (AI) by delivering bespoke solutions built on its deep specialism in Large Language Models (LLMs) and autonomous AI Agents.
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