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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.

Battery Innovation Programme Round 2 Competition Briefing
Event
21st Apr 2026
Online

Battery Innovation Programme Round 2 Competition Briefing

Join us to find out more about the funding competition from the Battery Innovation Programme. This webinar will cover the scope and eligibility requirements and provide an opportunity to ask questions.
Realising heat networks: Local authority roles in delivering district heating
Perspective
 9th Apr 2026

Realising heat networks: Local authority roles in delivering district heating

The insight, developed under Innovate UK’s Net Zero Living Programme in partnership with Regen and the Carbon Trust features three real-world case studies from Bradford, Bristol and Leeds, highlighting the different ways local authorities are delivering heat networks.

Next Generation Low Carbon Concrete Growth Cohort Briefing Event
Event
21st May 2026
Online

Next Generation Low Carbon Concrete Growth Cohort Briefing Event

Innovate UK is launching a new Growth Cohort to support UK businesses developing low-carbon concrete solutions to scale and reach market.
Enhancing train maintenance with AI-powered condition reporting
Case Study
 7th Apr 2026

Enhancing train maintenance with AI-powered condition reporting

Keeping trains clean and in good condition is essential for safety, passenger satisfaction and efficient operation – yet inspections are still often manual, subjective and time-consuming. UK startup EYYA (pronounced Eh-Yah), known for its Internet of Things (IoT) solutions in the rail industry, is using AI to change that.
Connecting energy planning with spatial planning
Perspective
 7th Apr 2026

Connecting energy planning with spatial planning

This article by Regen, a Net Zero Living Programme delivery partner, summarises policy changes affecting energy and spatial planning that were discussed with local authorities involved in the Programme at a local energy and infrastructure policy group, facilitated by Regen on 23 March 2026.

ICURe NxNW event marks new chapter for UK research commercialisation
News
 2nd Apr 2026

ICURe NxNW event marks new chapter for UK research commercialisation

Bringing together the ICURe and NxNW community in Manchester highlighted research strengths and opportunities.

Contracts for Innovation: Advanced Connectivity Technologies (ACT) – Call 1 – Competition Briefing
Event
8th Apr 2026
Online

Contracts for Innovation: Advanced Connectivity Technologies (ACT) – Call 1 – Competition Briefing

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), will invest up to £15 million in this Contracts for Innovation competition to grow a strong UK Advanced Connectivity Technologies (ACT) ecosystem of UK and international companies that attract private investment.
Solution Development for Advanced Connectivity Technologies – Competition Briefing
Event
9th Apr 2026
Online

Solution Development for Advanced Connectivity Technologies – Competition Briefing

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), will invest up to £25 million from the ACT R&D programme to accelerate the development, demonstration, and commercialisation of next generation communications technologies that strengthen the UK’s security, resilience, sustainability, and long-term competitiveness. This funding is from the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).
UK-Netherlands Quantum Innovation pilot winners announced
News
 2nd Apr 2026

UK-Netherlands Quantum Innovation pilot winners announced

UK–Netherlands pilot backs three new projects turning quantum research into real world solutions.

A vision to transform agriculture through AI
Case Study
 1st Apr 2026

A vision to transform agriculture through AI

Mutus Tech has accelerated its AI-driven agriculture solutions with support from BridgeAI and The Alan Turing Institute, refining tools, improving accuracy and efficiency, and strengthening its path to market success.
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