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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.

Teams in Year 8 of CyberASAP put through their paces in a proof-of-concept Bootcamp
News
11/11/2024

Teams in Year 8 of CyberASAP put through their paces in a proof-of-concept Bootcamp

The 14 teams involved in the eighth year of the Cyber Security Academic Startup Accelerator Programme (CyberASAP) began the second phase of their training with a highly-focused bootcamp.

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Benefits and barriers to adoption of AI in the materials value chain
perspectives
11/11/2024

Benefits and barriers to adoption of AI in the materials value chain

Recently, Innovate UK Business Connect held two events to understand the opportunities for AI in the materials value chain and the barriers to adoption – Materials Research Exchange seminar sessions in April 2024 and a workshop at Materials Processing Institute in May 2024. In this article, we summarise the main insights gleaned and how these could be addressed.

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Business Relationship Mastery: Turning Connections into Success
Event
20/11/2024 London

Business Relationship Mastery: Turning Connections into Success

Join this exclusive workshop to explore how to transform strong relationships into opportunities for business growth.

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Celebrating a decade of quantum discovery
News
08/11/2024

Celebrating a decade of quantum discovery

The 10th anniversary of the UK National Quantum Technology Programme (NQTP) has been celebrated with a technology showcase event to embrace the dawn of the next decade of quantum innovation.

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Global Business Innovation Programme in Singapore - Artificial Intelligence: Smart and Land Mobility briefing event
Event
15/11/2024 Online

Global Business Innovation Programme in Singapore - Artificial Intelligence: Smart and Land Mobility briefing event

Join our online briefing event to learn more about the Artificial Intelligence: Smart and Land Mobility Global Business Innovation Programme in Singapore.

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Global Insights: Space Technology in Japan
Event
18/11/2024 Online

Global Insights: Space Technology in Japan

Join this webinar to explore the insights gathered during the recent Space Technology in Japan Innovate UK Global Expert Mission (GEM).

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Driving Innovation through Talent: Industry Skills Accelerator for Medicines Manufacturing
Event
03/12/2024 Online

Driving Innovation through Talent: Industry Skills Accelerator for Medicines Manufacturing

Join our online session to explore how the Industry Skills Accelerator and other initiatives support skills development in UK Medicines Manufacturing.

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First-ever portable eco-toilet for kids powers Kiddiwhizz's growth with Innovate UK support
Case Study
04/11/2024

First-ever portable eco-toilet for kids powers Kiddiwhizz's growth with Innovate UK support

Kiddiwhizz, the creator of the Whizzer™, the first-ever unisex and compact eco-toilet for children on-the-go, has significantly expanded its market presence with the support of Innovate UK. The company recently secured a £50,000 investment from two ‘Dragons’ Den’ entrepreneurs, further boosting its growth. By tailoring its support to meet Kiddiwhizz’s innovation needs, Innovate UK has provided crucial expertise in intellectual property (IP) protection, market expansion and strategic partnerships, ensuring the London-based company is well-positioned for continued growth.

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Absolar Solutions is transforming UK energy efficiency with Innovate UK support
Case Study
04/11/2024

Absolar Solutions is transforming UK energy efficiency with Innovate UK support

Absolar Solutions, a University of Southampton spin-out, has been transforming the way organisations and households assess properties for renewable energy potential since 2020. With the tailored support of Innovate UK, Absolar has not only overcome operational challenges to create jobs and increase revenues but has also helped the UK reduce carbon emissions and fuel costs.

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AI innovator takes sting out of hornet threat with our support
Case Study
04/11/2024

AI innovator takes sting out of hornet threat with our support

The Far Out Thinking Company, based in the Isles of Scilly, has developed an AI-powered tool to track the spread of Asian hornets across the UK, creating a critical line of defence for the nation’s biodiversity and agricultural ecosystems. Innovate UK has helped it develop its technology and as a business, to maximise the impact it can have in its target markets and its contribution to UK economic growth.

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