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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.
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Greater Manchester's Innovation Accelerator is driving growth through collaboration
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Innovation Accelerator brings significant impact and growth to Glasgow City Region
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New synergies and fresh insights explored at the UK National Showcase for Professional and Financial Services
Innovate UK and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) hosted the UK National Showcase: Next Generation Professional & Financial Services on Tuesday, 11 March 2025 in London, Westminster to discover some of the UK’s most exciting digital innovations for the sector.
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Innovate Local: East Midlands 2025
Do you want to grow or improve your business but aren’t sure how to get started or where to turn? Then join us at Innovate Local: East Midlands along with fellow business leaders, innovators, and experts.
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ADOPT funding opportunity information webinar
Learn about Defra’s new ADOPT (Accelerating Development of Practices and Technologies) funding opportunity.
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BridgeAI iX - Empowering AI Innovation - Applicant Briefing
Are you an SME or research organisation in the construction or transport sector? Join our BridgeAI Innovation Exchange Applicant Briefing to learn how the programme can support businesses in tackling productivity challenges with AI-driven solutions.
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Elevating business in West Midlands
As part of West Midlands Business Festival, Innovate Local West Midlands in Coventry connected key stakeholders, enabling businesses to discover growth and networking opportunities.
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First of a Kind 2025: Online Briefing Event
Join us online for this briefing event to find out more information about the First of a Kind 2025 competition.
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Future-proofing UK metalworking SMEs: integrating robotics and workforce development
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), in collaboration with the Workforce Foresighting Hub, an Innovate UK initiative, has released a new report, The adoption of robot automation in metalworking SMEs. This report presents the findings from the Workforce Foresighting cycle, focusing on developing an integrated process for adopting robot automation in metalworking SMEs. The study aims to identify the steps needed to start to prepare the workforce and enable robotics automation for future industrial growth.