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.

News
Innovate UK launches project to map future transformation and innovation opportunities for Professional & Financial Services
Innovate UK seeks to map the current and expected future transformation of Professional & Financial Services (PFS), covering financial, insurance, legal and accounting sectors, with a focus on economic and societal impact, culminating in the publication of a report in February 2025.
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Case Study
Weffan: Weaving Sustainability into Fashion
Learn how a Resource Efficiency for Materials and Manufacturing (REforMM) feasibility study enabled Weffan to investigate the optimisation of machinery, forge crucial UK partnerships, and develop a business case for 3D woven garments.
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Case Study
Valuechain: AI Supply Chain Solution Crosses Industry Boundaries
Learn how a Resource Efficiency for Materials and Manufacturing (REforMM) feasibility study enabled Valuechain to partner with industry experts and develop an AI-first approach to mapping potential supply chain routes.
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News
Lift off for the UK-Africa Space Technology for Sustainability Global Innovation Network Advisory Group
The Innovate UK UK-Africa Space Technology for Sustainability Global Innovation Network is pleased to announce the launch of its Advisory Group to maximise the impact of this community, increase the sharing of valuable insights and work collaboratively to boost sustainable innovation within the space industry.
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Event
Creative Catalyst: Pioneering Creative Production for the Future
Join us and get inspired by cross-industry collaborations in the creative production and entertainment field.
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Analysis shows how investment is driving a global sustainable aviation fuel industry
Innovate UK Business Connect has analysed the factors driving the global sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry. National policies or instruments, feedstock availability and finance can influence where in the world production facilities are located. This analysis overlays these factors to gain a better picture of the drivers.
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Event
Horizon Europe Roadshow: Information, Networking and Collaboration for Success – Northern Ireland
An exciting in-person networking and information event to learn, connect and discuss Horizon Europe opportunities.
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Event
Global Incubator Programme: Canada - Ocean Scaleup Accelerator briefing event
Join us for an online briefing event to learn more about the Ocean Scaleup Accelerator Global Incubator Programme in Canada.
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Event
Strategic Integration of AI in Business: Laying the Foundations for Success
As a part of the Innovate UK BridgeAI programme, this webinar will provide AI adopters from the agriculture, construction, creative, and transportation sectors the opportunity to understand how to embed AI into their business strategy as a foundation for successful AI adoption.
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News
Innovate UK launches new community for UK start-ups
Speaking at the Innovate UK Supporting Innovative Start-ups event held 11 September in Birmingham, CEO, Indro Mukerjee unveiled a new community as part of Start-up Connect.