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New innovation framework launched to drive Scotland’s bold vision
News
07/10/2025

New innovation framework launched to drive Scotland’s bold vision

The Innovation Collaboration Framework, published by Innovate UK, in partnership with Scottish Enterprise, South of Scotland Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise, aims to help Scotland realise its bold vision to become one of the most innovative small nations in the world.

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CAM Pathfinder: Feasibility Studies 2 Briefing Webinar
Event
13/10/2025 Online

CAM Pathfinder: Feasibility Studies 2 Briefing Webinar

Join this webinar for a guide to the funding opportunity, scope, and requirements.
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From place to plate
Case Study
06/10/2025

From place to plate

Futureproof Cumbria is an award-winning environmental charity working towards a greener, zero-carbon Cumbria by 2037. Its mission is to empower individuals, communities, and businesses to take practical action on climate change.
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Progress on our commitments to women innovators
News
06/10/2025

Progress on our commitments to women innovators

We listened, we learned, and we’re taking concrete steps to make innovation more inclusive. Read about the progress we are making against each of our commitments towards visibility and inclusivity.

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Talent & Skills Connect Skills Hubs Focus Webinar
Event
05/11/2025 Online

Talent & Skills Connect Skills Hubs Focus Webinar

Showcasing the Electric Revolution, Resilience (Medicines Manufacturing), AI, and Fusion skills and exploring how these hubs are building specialist talent for the UK’s innovation priorities
Recording coming soon
New plan launched to strengthen Northern Ireland innovation economy
News
01/10/2025

New plan launched to strengthen Northern Ireland innovation economy

A new plan to strengthen business innovation in Northern Ireland has been unveiled. The Collaborative Innovation Plan, has been co-created by Innovate UK, the Department for the Economy (DfE) and Invest Northern Ireland.

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Recognising intellectual property success at the WIPO Global Awards 2025
News
30/09/2025

Recognising intellectual property success at the WIPO Global Awards 2025

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UK-Kenya Health Roundtable: Driving Collaboration for Early Cancer Detection
Event
24/10/2025 Nairobi & Online

UK-Kenya Health Roundtable: Driving Collaboration for Early Cancer Detection

Innovate UK Global Alliance Africa, through the UK-Kenya Health Global Innovation Network, is convening a high-level UK–Kenya roundtable on cancer innovation.
Recording coming soon
Community energy in action
Case Study
26/09/2025

Community energy in action

Grand Union Community Energy’s (GUCE) vision is for communities along the Grand Union Canal in Hertfordshire to enjoy a clean and resilient energy system that benefits everyone.
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Young Innovators Success Stories: Creating digital product passports for high-value electronics
Case Study
26/09/2025

Young Innovators Success Stories: Creating digital product passports for high-value electronics

When Lisa Stafford first applied to the Innovate UK Young Innovators Award, her company had yet to finalise its USP. TAZAAR was originally a mobile application that could help retailers sell pre-owned electronics by performing hardware and software diagnostics.
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