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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.

Driving inclusion: How digital tech is advancing accessible transport
Perspective
 15th Sep 2025

Driving inclusion: How digital tech is advancing accessible transport

Decarbonising Concrete: Aligning innovators with the Advance Market Commitment
Event
1st Oct 2025
Online

Decarbonising Concrete: Aligning innovators with the Advance Market Commitment

Join us at this online session to find out how you can engage with the AMC process.
Standards for Innovation
Event
16th Sep 2025
Online

Standards for Innovation

Discover how standards can accelerate innovation. Innovation isn’t just about great ideas, it’s about scaling them, building trust, and reaching new markets. Standards play a vital role in this journey, from speeding up product approvals to ensuring interoperability and boosting credibility.
Quantum Technologies for Transport Competition Briefing
Event
16th Sep 2025
Online

Quantum Technologies for Transport Competition Briefing

This session will introduce the Quantum Technologies for Transport Contracts for Innovation Competition, where attendees will hear directly from the programme team, along with quantum technologies and transport stakeholders. There will also be time for audience Q&A.
Future ready pharma: Exploring the technology and innovation needs in medicines manufacturing
Event
2nd Oct 2025
Online

Future ready pharma: Exploring the technology and innovation needs in medicines manufacturing

Join us for an interactive workshop exploring the technology and innovation needs shaping the future of medicines manufacturing.
Capital to Climate:</br>Bridging finance and climate innovation
Perspective
 11th Sep 2025

Capital to Climate:
Bridging finance and climate innovation

A new report captures the most impactful insights from the Capital to Climate event series, shedding light on the strategies, challenges, and opportunities involved in mobilising investment at scale to drive the UK’s journey toward Net Zero.

Vaisala acquires Quanterra Systems - A new chapter for carbon monitoring
News
 11th Sep 2025

Vaisala acquires Quanterra Systems - A new chapter for carbon monitoring

Quanterra Systems Ltd, an Innovate UK ICURe spin-out from the University of Exeter, has been acquired by global climate measurement leader Vaisala. The acquisition, completed on 1 September 2025, coincides with the launch of Vaisala’s New Climate Business and marks a significant step forward in verified ecosystem carbon monitoring.

Materials & Manufacturing Show and Tell Series, autumn 2025
Event
15th Oct 2025
Online

Materials & Manufacturing Show and Tell Series, autumn 2025

Join us for a series of online webinars where UK academics showcase their incredible research with the aim of further developing these into commercial technologies through collaboration and partnerships with industry.
Global Business Innovation Programme – Battery Tech, Germany - Applicant Briefing
Event
22nd Sep 2025
Online

Global Business Innovation Programme – Battery Tech, Germany - Applicant Briefing

Opening the door to Horizon Europe funding
Event
9th Oct 2025
Daresbury

Opening the door to Horizon Europe funding

Join us in Daresbury to learn more about Horizon Europe and the types of funding opportunities available.
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