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
21st Jul 2026
Online
Global Incubator Programme: Clean Energy, India - briefing
Innovate UK seeks innovative Clean Energy companies to participate in an acceleration programme to support growth by exploring the potential of the Indian market.
Case Study
13th Jul 2026
AI-powered accessibility platform to foster inclusive learning
Higher education students increasingly rely on digital tools to engage with lectures, yet many face persistent barriers to fully accessing learning in equitable ways. Habitat Learn is an emerging ed-tech company focused on supporting students with a range of neurodiversities, through automating note-taking and captioning at scale.
Case Study
13th Jul 2026
AI-augmented mentorship platform connects young workers to opportunities
MyPocketSkill is an online platform that enables young people aged 13-24 across the UK to earn money, build skills, and gain financial independence.
Perspective
8th Jul 2026
Training and skills gaps for AI in four selected sectors
Innovate UK’s first AI-focused white paper sets out to answer a fundamental question facing UK organisations: do we have the skills needed to adopt AI effectively, responsibly and at scale?
Case Study
8th Jul 2026
Optimised planning for emergency EV dispatch fleets
UK-based software company Flexible Power Systems (FPS) are working to incorporate AI into emergency dispatch planning to improve the efficiency of fleet deployment.
Case Study
7th Jul 2026
Improving construction safety training with AI and VR
SafeXtend is an AI‑powered virtual‑reality platform designed to transform how safety training is delivered in the construction industry. Recognised as the Best Construction Safety Training Platform 2026 by BUILD Magazine (Design & Build Awards), SafeXtend represents a leading innovation in digital construction safety and workforce training.
Event
15th Jul 2026
Online
Global Business Innovation Programme – SLUSH Finland briefing
Innovate UK is inviting ambitious innovative companies to participate in its Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP), consisting of a Get Ready preparation phase, followed by a market visit to Helsinki, Finland, with access to Slush 2026.
Case Study
6th Jul 2026
Scaling greenhouse gas removal through better data
Crop Intellect is an innovative agri-tech company developing sustainable solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture whilst increasing crop productivity. Its flagship product, R-leaf, is a photocatalytic foliar treatment designed to convert Nitrogen oxides to Nitrate and remove the greenhouse gas nitrous oxide from the atmosphere.
Case Study
6th Jul 2026
AI‑accelerated design validation for automotive manufacturing
Automotive manufacturers often rely on advanced computer simulations to test whether a component design will be strong enough and practical to produce. However, these simulations can be slow, expensive, and dependent on specialist expertise.
Event
13th Aug 2026
Online
Farming Futures: Automation and robotics consortia building event
Watch our recording to find out about the upcoming Farming Futures – Automation and robotics competition which is offering a share of up to £20 million, funded by the Defra Farming Innovation Programme and delivered in partnership with Innovate UK.