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.

News
Resource Efficiency for Materials and Manufacturing feasibility study competition winners announced
This month Innovate UK announced the 20 participants selected to take part in the Resource Efficiency for Materials and Manufacturing (REforMM) feasibility study competition.
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News
Chemical and biological innovations for rare earth processing and refining
Through the Circular Critical Materials Supply Chain (CLIMATES) programme, we are supporting the development of innovations that could improve the economic and/or ESG performance of the processing and refining of rare earth elements.
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Help us shape the future of innovation!
Innovate UK is looking to expand their assessor pool to review applications in the Health and Life Sciences area. Join us and be part of a vibrant community of experts dedicated to driving innovation forward.
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Event
Innovation in Monitoring UK Marine Assets Networking & Collaboration Event
Join Innovate UK and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) on 17 July for a collaboration session where you will learn more about the upcoming Marine Natural Capital Ecosystem Assessment Phase 2 Competition, hear success stories from Phase 1, and network with potential collaborators.
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Smart local energy systems: projects in conversation
Innovators and experts from smart local energy system projects describe their experience and what they have learnt, in a series of insightful interviews.
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Ignite Labs x BridgeAI: Igniting Inspiration, Innovation, and Transformation through AI
Discover the key highlights and takeaways from this years Ignite Labs x BridgeAI event series.
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Event
BridgeAI: Introduction to the AI Standards Hub
Discover how AI standards can advance AI adoption and shape the future of the AI governance ecosystem. This webinar introduces the AI Standards Hub and its mission to support stakeholders in navigating the complex landscape of international AI standardisation.
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Event
Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC) 2 Showcase
As part of London International Shipping Week, join us in London to learn about the latest advances in decarbonising the maritime industry.
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Event
Protecting publicly accessible locations
The Home Office, the National Protective Security Authority (previously known as CPNI) and its National Security partners, are working with the National Security Technology and Innovation Exchange (NSTIx) with the aspiration to promote Science and Technology Co-Creation in support of improving protective security measures.
We are holding two workshops, one will be held on Wednesday 19th July in Cranfield and the other in Sheffield on Wednesday 26th July.
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