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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.

ICURe NxNW event marks new chapter for UK research commercialisation
News
 2nd Apr 2026

ICURe NxNW event marks new chapter for UK research commercialisation

Bringing together the ICURe and NxNW community in Manchester highlighted research strengths and opportunities.

Contracts for Innovation: Advanced Connectivity Technologies (ACT) – Call 1 – Competition Briefing
Event
8th Apr 2026
Online

Contracts for Innovation: Advanced Connectivity Technologies (ACT) – Call 1 – Competition Briefing

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), will invest up to £15 million in this Contracts for Innovation competition to grow a strong UK Advanced Connectivity Technologies (ACT) ecosystem of UK and international companies that attract private investment.
Solution Development for Advanced Connectivity Technologies – Competition Briefing
Event
9th Apr 2026
Online

Solution Development for Advanced Connectivity Technologies – Competition Briefing

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), will invest up to £25 million from the ACT R&D programme to accelerate the development, demonstration, and commercialisation of next generation communications technologies that strengthen the UK’s security, resilience, sustainability, and long-term competitiveness. This funding is from the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).
UK-Netherlands Quantum Innovation pilot winners announced
News
 2nd Apr 2026

UK-Netherlands Quantum Innovation pilot winners announced

UK–Netherlands pilot backs three new projects turning quantum research into real world solutions.

A vision to transform agriculture through AI
Case Study
 1st Apr 2026

A vision to transform agriculture through AI

Mutus Tech has accelerated its AI-driven agriculture solutions with support from BridgeAI and The Alan Turing Institute, refining tools, improving accuracy and efficiency, and strengthening its path to market success.
Building the business case for retrofit programmes
Perspective
 1st Apr 2026

Building the business case for retrofit programmes

The insight, developed under Innovate UK’s Net Zero Living Programme in partnership with City Science, supports local authorities and climate officers in enabling retrofit uptake by identifying target markets and appropriate finance options.

Conserving energy while conserving Edinburgh
Case Study
 1st Apr 2026

Conserving energy while conserving Edinburgh

The Built4People project, was created as a way of finding ways to retrofit traditional buildings into sustainable, people-centric places while preserving their heritage.
Global Incubator Programme - Agri-Tech, USA, THRIVE: Programme Briefing Event
Event
10th Apr 2026
Online

Global Incubator Programme - Agri-Tech, USA, THRIVE: Programme Briefing Event

Innovate UK seeks innovative Agri-Tech companies to participate in an acceleration programme to support growth by exploring the potential of the USA market.
Global Incubator Programme - Agri-Tech, New Zealand, Sprout: Programme Briefing Event
Event
2nd Apr 2026
Online

Global Incubator Programme - Agri-Tech, New Zealand, Sprout: Programme Briefing Event

Innovate UK’s Global Incubator Programme helps ambitious businesses to collaborate and expand in new markets, accelerating business growth.
Agentic AI Pioneers Prize Ceremony: Accelerating British Innovation in AI
Perspective
 27th Mar 2026

Agentic AI Pioneers Prize Ceremony: Accelerating British Innovation in AI

Perspectives from the inaugural Agentic AI Pioneers Prize event and its impact on UK industry

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