Innovate UK Talent & Skills Connect

What is Innovate UK Talent & Skills Connect?

Embracing innovation can be a game-changer for our economy and society. Our ability to thrive relies on attracting, nurturing, and retaining skilled individuals within our innovation ecosystem.

Innovate UK has been at the forefront of this work, building a variety of innovative products and services aimed at assisting businesses and partners in cultivating talent and skills.

Innovate UK Talent & Skills Connect streamlines access to a portfolio of offerings, making it simpler for both partners and businesses to tap into the resources they need to succeed.

Help improve the UK’s education and skills system

Innovate UK’s Talent and Skills Connect is a collaborative initiative introduced to help strengthen the UK’s innovation talent and skills pipeline. Through the Talent and Skills Connect community, Innovate UK invites businesses and organisations across the innovation ecosystem to join forces in reducing fragmentation in the skills system and improving access to talent. The initiative is designed to be mutually beneficial, offering members access to Innovate UK’s resources, events, and networks, while also providing a platform to share their goals and promote their contributions to the UK’s education and skills landscape.

Participation in the Talent and Skills Connect community can take various forms depending on the organisation’s capacity and focus. Examples include collaborating with others to streamline talent development resources, offering active learning experiences for those pursuing STEM careers, and connecting innovative businesses with education providers. The initiative also promotes the use of a Learning Lab that offers free tools and resources for educators and learners. Overall, the commitment fosters a more cohesive and accessible system for developing the talent needed to drive innovation in the UK.