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Innovate UK helps Calla Lily bloom in women’s health
Case Study
 7 July 2025

Innovate UK helps Calla Lily bloom in women’s health

Calla Lily Clinical Care is reshaping how vaginally administered drugs are delivered, starting with miscarriage prevention and fertility. With tailored business growth support from Innovate UK Business Growth, the London-based medical device company has secured £2.2 million in grant funding and more than £4.5 million in private investment, and has grown its team from 4 to 16. Most recently, it has been awarded £1 million funding to begin clinical trials of its flagship device, Callavid® – a patented, leak-free device that ensures the drug dose is conveniently delivered every time.
Innovate UK nourishes microbial agri-tech on global growth drive
Case Study
 7 July 2025

Innovate UK nourishes microbial agri-tech on global growth drive

London-based agri-tech company, Concert Bio, is helping soilless food growers get better harvests using the natural power of microbes - tiny organisms that support plant health. By introducing these microbes into modern systems where crops are grown without soil - known as hydroponic systems - the company is helping plants grow faster, healthier and with fewer chemicals. With dedicated business growth support from Innovate UK, Concert Bio has secured £2.3 million in funding, formed seven international partnerships and created seven new jobs.
UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2025
Event
7 November 2025
London

UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2025

The UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase returns - bigger, bolder, and more globally connected than ever before. This time, it will be part of the International Year of Quantum.
Connecting founders with accountants: Event highlights from Digital Accountancy Matchmaking
News
 7 July 2025

Connecting founders with accountants: Event highlights from Digital Accountancy Matchmaking

The Digital Accountancy Matchmaking event took place in June 2025 at Oxford Brookes University and was organised for the AI for Services network of the Innovate UK’s Next Generation Professional Financial Services programme in collaboration with TiPS (Technology in Professional Services).

Rare Earth Value Chain: Executive summary
Perspective
 6 July 2025

Rare Earth Value Chain: Executive summary

This document summarises the key outputs of five innovation landscape reports commissioned by Innovate UK, which investigated the rare earth elements (REEs) value chain.

Produced by: Innovate UK

Rare Earth Exploration, Extraction, Beneficiation and Concentration: Innovation landscape report
Perspective
 6 July 2025

Rare Earth Exploration, Extraction, Beneficiation and Concentration: Innovation landscape report

This report explores UK innovations, challenges and opportunities in the upstream segment of the rare earth supply chain.

Produced by: British Geological Survey and University of Exeter for Innovate UK

Rare Earth Permanent Magnet Alternatives: Innovation landscape report
Perspective
 6 July 2025

Rare Earth Permanent Magnet Alternatives: Innovation landscape report

Discover UK capabilities, innovation gaps and commercial opportunities in alternatives to rare earth permanent magnets.

Produced by: Carbon Limiting Technologies for Innovate UK

Rare Earth Processing: Innovation landscape report
Perspective
 6 July 2025

Rare Earth Processing: Innovation landscape report

This report explores UK technologies and innovation opportunities for more sustainable, efficient and scalable rare earth processing.

Produced by: Innovate UK

Rare Earth Permanent Magnet Manufacturing: Innovation landscape report
Perspective
 6 July 2025

Rare Earth Permanent Magnet Manufacturing: Innovation landscape report

This report explores UK capabilities and innovation opportunities in rare earth permanent magnet manufacturing.

Produced by: Carbon Limiting Technologies for Innovate UK

Rare Earth Circular Economy: Innovation landscape report
Perspective
 6 July 2025

Rare Earth Circular Economy: Innovation landscape report

This report explores opportunities to build a resilient UK circular economy for rare earth elements and permanent magnets.

Produced by: Innovate UK

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