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.
Event
Advanced manufacturing supply chain innovation: CR&D applicant briefing and consortia building
Perspective
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.
News
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.
Perspective
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.
Perspective
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.
News
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.
Perspective
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.
Perspective
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.
Perspective
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.
Perspective
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.