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Announced in 2022, the £100 million Innovation Accelerators programme funds 26 R&D projects in Glasgow City Region, Greater Manchester and West Midlands, driving economic growth and fostering local collaboration. The UK Government has added £30 million in extension funding, shaping the future of UK industrial strategy.

Innovate UK and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) hosted the UK National Showcase: Next Generation Professional & Financial Services on Tuesday, 11 March 2025 in London, Westminster to discover some of the UK’s most exciting digital innovations for the sector.

Do you want to grow or improve your business but aren’t sure how to get started or where to turn? Then join us at Innovate Local: East Midlands along with fellow business leaders, innovators, and experts.

Learn about Defra’s new ADOPT (Accelerating Development of Practices and Technologies) funding opportunity.

Are you an SME or research organisation in the construction or transport sector? Join our BridgeAI Innovation Exchange Applicant Briefing to learn how the programme can support businesses in tackling productivity challenges with AI-driven solutions.

As part of West Midlands Business Festival, Innovate Local West Midlands in Coventry connected key stakeholders, enabling businesses to discover growth and networking opportunities.

Join us online for this briefing event to find out more information about the First of a Kind 2025 competition.