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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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Net Zero Living: Procuring for Net Zero
Join us for this webinar series ‘Net Zero Living: Procuring for Net Zero’ to learn more about the upcoming changes to public sector procurement, procurement frameworks, social value and net zero in procurement for both the public and private sector.
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Net Zero Innovation for the Public Sector
Innovate UK Business Connect and the Cross Government Climate Hub have partnered to drive forward the Net Zero agenda by showcasing cutting-edge innovations specifically tailored for the public sector. In this recording you can hear about the latest advancements and collaborative strategies needed to achieve ambitious Net Zero targets.
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Global Business Innovation Programme in Japan - Semiconductors briefing event
Join us for an online briefing event to learn more about the Semiconductors Global Business Innovation Programme in Japan.
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Innovate UK Regional Investment Spotlight – Northern Ireland
Join us in Belfast to talk about possible barriers to investment, regional strengths and opportunities, and connect with investors, key stakeholders and creative businesses in the area.
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Innovate UK Regional Investment Spotlight - South Wales
Join us to in Cardiff to engage with investors, key stakeholders and creative businesses in the region and discuss potential barriers to investment, regional strengths and opportunities.
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UK innovators to transform airport navigation via the metaverse
Innovate UK Global Alliance Africa recently partnered with Kenya Airways (KQ) to develop innovative solutions for improving accessibility and navigation at airports. The cutting-edge technologies will enhance and simplify the airport experience for travellers and bring the future of travel to life.
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Mission Innovation: Integrated Biorefineries Webinar 2
Bringing together communities interested in biorefineries research and innovation and developing consortia.
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New projects strengthen UK-South Africa innovation cooperation
The Scaling Out For Impact -2 (SOFI 2) programme supports and accelerates the development and deployment of affordable, accessible innovative solutions around last mile delivery of the food, energy and water nexus through UK-South African partnerships. The primary focus is on scaling out impact of these solutions by ensuring wide reach to have far reaching impact for communities. In April 2024, two cohorts of UK and South African Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) were selected to attend an in-person workshop in Limpopo to facilitate direct brokerage of future partnerships.
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Faraday Battery Challenge Investment Readiness Programme 2024
Apply now to be part of the Faraday Battery Challenge Investment Readiness Programme for 2024. Innovate UK Business Connect will select up to 15 SMEs to join the programme to accelerate their investment journey.
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