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.
Perspective
Navigating net zero for local authorities
The Net Zero Innovation Adoption User Journey Framework is a practical roadmap designed to guide individuals and organisations on their journey towards adopting innovations and technologies to support their wider net zero objectives. Many local authorities struggle to navigate the complexities of adopting new innovations for net zero, unsure of where to start or how to proceed. The Net Zero Innovation Adoption User Journey Framework seeks to change that.
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Innovate UK materials and manufacturing vision refresh workshops
Join us to discuss your perspectives of the Innovate UK materials and manufacturing vision 2050 in preparation for the publication of the second edition.
Perspective
Bridging the gap - how the chemical industry and sustainable aviation fuel can drive net-zero
Dr Peter Clark, Head of Chemistry & Industrial Biotechnology at Innovate UK Business Connect
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Case Study
Firefly fuels Wizz Air with next-generation SAF
Firefly Green Fuels is an innovative UK company, developing a first-of-its-kind sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from sewage.
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Horizon Europe Hour - Financial Basics
Innovate UK host Horizon Europe Hour webinars to provide a platform to connect directly with UK National Contact Points (NCPs) and ask specific questions you may have on Horizon Europe.
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Collaborative projects led to first-of-a-kind ultra-low carbon cement production facility in the UK
Mevocrete: the journey of a collaborative research and development project leading to a deployed industrial-scale plant and private investment. The collaborative approach led by innovative SME Material Evolution, has been creating circular approaches for the manufacture of innovative concrete.
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How to spark UK innovation – insights from SSPP Challenge Director Paul Davidson
Paul Davidson, director of UKRI’s Smart Plastic Packaging Challenge (SSPP), delivered by Innovate UK, reflects on his experiences after the completion of the SSPP Challenge and shares his insights on how to best support UK innovators, whatever the sector.
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Charging Ahead: Next-generation Batteries
The second Cross-Sector Battery Systems Showcase delivered by Innovate UK Business Connect and the Faraday Battery Challenge, brought together sector experts to share their insights on cross-cutting themes. This session delved into the need for next-generation battery technologies, the commercialisation landscape, and the markets primed for adoption.
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High Growth AI Accelerator Showcase
Discover cutting-edge AI and ML innovations for the UK construction sector at the High Growth AI Accelerator Showcase, hosted by Digital Catapult for Innovate UK BridgeAI. Meet 10 pioneering companies, leading industry partners, and explore the future of responsible AI.