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.

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Global Alliance Africa: Tolaram Open Innovation Challenge Information Session and Q&A
Join us online to learn more about this innovation challenge to reduce emissions and improve fuel efficiency in Nigeria.
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Obesity pathway innovation sandpit series
Eli Lilly and Company Limited is working in partnership with the Department for Science Innovation and Technology via Innovate UK only to run a session at the Sandpit 1 event, co-design the agenda and content for the Sandpit 2 event, and any potential competition brief that may be published.
Innovate UK is seeking stakeholders to help shape new and innovative community-based care pathways to improve access to weight management services.
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Case Study
Local government and Innovate UK helping Northern Ireland businesses drive for net zero
How a borough council is driving the pace of decarbonisation in partnership with local businesses, supported by Innovate UK’s Net Zero Living programme.
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Case Study
Local authorities accelerating progress to net zero through engagement
Local authorities in the Forest of Dean and Warrington are among many using communication and engagement to speed up local decarbonisation, with support from Innovate UK’s Net Zero Living programme.
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News
Support the future of on-farm innovation
We’re seeking Project Facilitators for Defra’s new ADOPT Fund.
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Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging Challenge - Celebration Event
Join us in London to celebrate the projects funded by the Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging (SSPP) Challenge and discover the impact these projects have had on the plastic packaging landscape.
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Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Power-to-Liquids
The UK Government launched their Jet Zero Strategy in 2022, setting out how to achieve net zero aviation by 2050. Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is one of six key measures outlined in the strategy and a mandate will be introduced in 2025 to deliver at least 10% SAF in the UK jet fuel mix by 2030. Currently most of the SAF provided in the UK is derived from waste oils via the HEFA process1, as it is the cheapest route, however, to meet Government’s target, a portfolio of feedstock and production pathways will be required. Power-to-Liquids (PtL) is one novel production route being developed.
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Net Zero Living Annual Event 2025
Join us for the Net Zero Living Annual Event 2025, a dynamic and interactive gathering bringing together local authorities, businesses, investors and policymakers to drive forward place-based net zero solutions.
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Transforming Medicines Manufacturing - seeing success through innovation and collaboration
Join us for an in-person event which looks at celebrating the successes that have come from the Transforming Medicines Manufacturing programme.
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Global Insights - California Climate Tech Webinar
Join this webinar to explore the insights gathered during the recent Climate Tech in California Innovate UK Global Expert Mission (GEM).