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.

Case Study
The Washing Machine Project on fast cycle to global expansion with Innovate UK support
The Washing Machine Project is providing displaced and low-income communities in the Global South with an accessible, off-grid washing solution, empowering women to take control of their lives. With the support of Innovate UK, the organisation has transformed its operations, expanded its reach into global markets, and solidified its presence as a leader in sustainable technology.
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Case Study
Carnot driving innovative transport decarbonisation with Innovate UK Business Growth support
London-based Carnot’s pioneering technology is designed to tackle the monumental task of decarbonising industry, transport, and power. Innovate UK funding has played a pivotal role in helping Carnot develop its innovative clean energy technologies and through Innovate UK Business Growth, propel itself onto the international stage.
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Event
Global Insights: UK – India Future Telecoms Webinar
Join us for an online webinar to learn about the India Global Expert Mission (GEM) programme and the telecoms landscape in India.
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Innovate UK – Year in Action 2023/24
It has been a productive year for Innovate UK and its innovators in supporting research, innovation, and international collaboration. We provided significant support for the UK’s transition to Net Zero, showing our commitment to tackling some of the critical global challenges we face.
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Event
Financing your innovation and growing your business - Birmingham
Join us in Birmingham to discover how to source funding and use it effectively to grow your business.
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Event
Ignite Labs: Hydrogen
Join this hands-on and tailor-made, capability development programme ready to help you lead the charge in hydrogen.
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News
Accelerator drives AgriFood innovators forward
The Innovate UK AgriFood Accelerator provided training and mentorship to increase the diversity of Innovate UK grant funding applications within the AgriFood sector and support participants in developing their businesses.
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News
Biomedical Catalyst funding to boost healthcare innovation
Thirty projects are to receive a share of £17.8 million funding from Innovate UK Biomedical Catalyst. This will bring them a step closer to translating their ideas into products and therapies for patients, and commercialisation.
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Event
Global Insights: USA Alternative Proteins
This event will reflect on the key takeaways from the Alternative Proteins USA Global Expert Mission, explore the sustainable food innovation landscape and future opportunities for expanding their business into the USA.
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Event
Robotics Growth Partnership Strategy Consultation
We invite robotics engineers and researchers, representatives of businesses supplying robots or end users of robotics, government departments and non-governmental public bodies to join us for an interactive session to help decide the future of robotics in the UK.