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Advanced manufacturing supply chain innovation: CR&D applicant briefing and consortia building
Event
11th May 2026
Online

Advanced manufacturing supply chain innovation: CR&D applicant briefing and consortia building

Find out more about Innovate UK's Advanced manufacturing supply chain innovation: CRD funding competition where UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £6.5 million for collaborative industrial research to make supply chains more productive, resource efficient and resilient.
Advice from UK agri-tech for Innovate UK global funding applicants
Perspective
 22nd Apr 2026

Advice from UK agri-tech for Innovate UK global funding applicants

Learn about upcoming funding opportunities from Innovate UK to support UK agri-tech businesses to explore new international markets in 2026.

Horizon Europe Cluster 4 and 6 Inward Multilateral Brokerage Event
News
 22nd Apr 2026

Horizon Europe Cluster 4 and 6 Inward Multilateral Brokerage Event

Innovate UK invites Cluster 4 and Cluster 6 experts to express their interest in attending an in-person Inward Multilateral Brokerage event focusing on select Horizon Europe Work Programme (WP) 2026-27 topics taking place at the Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) – part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult in the UK over one and a half days. Applications are welcome from the UK, and EU selected Member States. The visits will enable delegates to build partnerships, strengthen collaboration, and to accelerate joint participation in Horizon Europe.

Introduction to selling electricity locally
Perspective
 22nd Apr 2026

Introduction to selling electricity locally

This video presentation, produced and presented by The Carbon Trust as part of the Net Zero Living Programme, sets out how local authorities can sell electricity directly to nearby consumers.

BridgeAI three years on: </br>Shaping the future AI ecosystem
Perspective
 21st Apr 2026

BridgeAI three years on:
Shaping the future AI ecosystem

The BridgeAI Annual Showcase 2026 highlighted the UK’s commitment to responsible AI, with discussion on governance, sector impact and the future of AI innovation.

Horizon Europe Cluster 2 Culture Cohort Visit to Paris
News
 16th Apr 2026

Horizon Europe Cluster 2 Culture Cohort Visit to Paris

Innovate UK invites creative experts to express their interest in the Net4Society Matchmaking Event for 2026 Cluster 2 calls event in Paris 1-2 June 2026.

Learnings from delivering a trilateral climate‑smart agriculture innovation programme
Perspective
 16th Apr 2026

Learnings from delivering a trilateral climate‑smart agriculture innovation programme

Delivering innovation at scale in global agriculture requires more than funding. It needs carefully designed programmes, trusted delivery partners and the ability to connect innovators across borders. Drawing on the Climate‑Smart Agriculture Partnership – a trilateral initiative spanning the UK, Brazil, Ghana and Nigeria – this article highlights the key lessons learned from designing and delivering a climate‑smart agriculture innovation programme.

Making climate risk useful in project decisions
Perspective
 15th Apr 2026

Making climate risk useful in project decisions

This report offers local authorities insight that making climate risk visible early makes projects easier to price, compare, and justify. Delivered for Innovate UK’s Net Zero Living Programme by Bankers Without Boundaries.

Running a local, place-based engagement on climate action
Perspective
 15th Apr 2026

Running a local, place-based engagement on climate action

This guide provides practical advice for setting up, designing and delivering continuous engagement with members of the public. Delivered under Innovate UK’s Net Zero Living Programme in partnership with Involve and Ipsos.

Cost of Not Engaging: reducing financial risk with public participation
Perspective
 15th Apr 2026

Cost of Not Engaging: reducing financial risk with public participation

This report explores the costs that can arise when public participation does not happen. Delivered under Innovate UK’s Net Zero Living Programme in partnership with Involve and Ipsos.

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