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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Market Opportunities in Defence and Security - Sheffield
Opening up the Defence & Security marketplace to academics, innovators, Research Technology Organisations (RTOs) and SMEs.
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BridgeAI Annual Showcase
Join us at the exclusive BridgeAI Annual Showcase in London to discover firsthand how AI can transform your business and innovation journey. Network with industry leaders, explore real success stories and gain invaluable insights into the latest AI initiatives.
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Case Study
Revolutionising Fibre Intake: The Story of Funki Drinks
Funki Drinks, a UK-based company, is aiming to tackle the issue of low fibre intake in the UK population by developing Fibre Up, a unique carbonated soft drink fortified with a specially designed fibre blend.
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Smart Shipping Café Series - Learn, Pitch & Present
This event has been postponed – please check back for further updates.
The Smart Shipping Café Series brings together professionals and innovators from across the maritime and technology sectors to explore the latest developments in smart shipping.
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Innovate UK Immersive Tech Awards Reception 2025
Meet the Immersive Tech Award finalists, network with your peers and experience new cutting-edge XR applications
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Farming Futures R&D - precision breeding consortium building
In preparation for the Farming Futures R&D: Precision Breeding competition opening on 5 May 2025, join Innovate UK for this in-person event designed for businesses, research organisations, farmers, and growers that are interested in applying.
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Case Study
GOAT Drinks energises growth with Innovate UK
GOAT Drinks, a Newcastle-based beverage company, is redefining the drinks market with its innovative, healthy product ranges. With tailored business growth support from Innovate UK, GOAT Drinks has expanded internationally, developed groundbreaking products and achieved a staggering 600% sales increase in the past year.
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Innovation support sets stage for smart catheter pioneer’s business growth
Poole-based Fixit Medical, creator of Cingo—a pioneering device for securing catheters—is set to revolutionise patient care in the UK and internationally. The company has strengthened its intellectual property (IP) protection, refined its product design and built investor confidence through tailored business growth support from Innovate UK. After securing a £270,000 Innovate UK Grant in July 2024, Fixit Medical is preparing for a funding round in 2025, laying the foundation for significant growth.
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Chemicals innovator puts right elements in place for business growth
FluoRok, a spin-out from the University of Oxford, is reshaping the fluorochemical industry with its groundbreaking manufacturing technology. Through tailored business growth support from Innovate UK, the company has secured over £1.5 million in grant funding, leveraged £7.8 million in private investment and created five high-value jobs—all while driving sustainability and productivity in the UK.
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Innovate UK helps Amparo Prosthetics take big strides in global growth
Amparo Prosthetics, an Aylesbury-based health tech company, is transforming the prosthetics industry with its groundbreaking socket technology. With tailored business growth support from Innovate UK, the company has expanded globally, securing significant contracts in Gaza and Ukraine, while accelerating the development of its latest product.