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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.

Navigating the road ahead: demand-led innovation for materials in the automotive sector
perspectives
19/03/2024

Navigating the road ahead: demand-led innovation for materials in the automotive sector

Innovate UK commissioned Ricardo, a global strategic environmental and engineering consulting company, to engage with the UK automotive OEMs to understand the sector’s drivers, barriers and automotive materials requirements in 2030 and beyond.

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EIT Urban Mobility: UK community building and upcoming funding opportunities
Event
26/04/2024 Online

EIT Urban Mobility: UK community building and upcoming funding opportunities

Join us to discuss upcoming EU funding opportunities whilst engaging with UK local authorities, academics, and industry innovators.

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Accelerating Action on Social and Business Innovation for a Greener and Fairer Greater Manchester
perspectives
18/03/2024

Accelerating Action on Social and Business Innovation for a Greener and Fairer Greater Manchester

In a landmark move towards fostering local innovation, Innovate UK and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) solidified their commitment through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in December 2022. Central to this strategic partnership is the spirit of co-creation between Innovate UK and local leadership to catalyse innovation.

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Innovate UK hosts Nigerian delegates for a circular economy knowledge exchange mission
News
15/03/2024

Innovate UK hosts Nigerian delegates for a circular economy knowledge exchange mission

On 5-9 February 2024, Innovate UK hosted delegates from Nigeria to the UK on a circular economy knowledge exchange mission with a focus on sustainable construction and circular fashion with site visits, a sustainable construction networking event, workshops and a UK-Africa showcase session. This explored innovation transfer as well as opportunities for innovation exchange between Nigeria and the UK.

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Horizon Europe: Chips Joint Undertaking briefing
Event
25/03/2024 Online

Horizon Europe: Chips Joint Undertaking briefing

The UK has joined the EU’s Chips Joint Undertaking (JU) as a Participating State enhancing access to €1.3 billion Horizon Europe funding for collaborative research and innovation projects across semiconductors, electronics components and systems.

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Next Generation Professional and Financial Services: National Online Consultation
Event
09/04/2024 Online

Next Generation Professional and Financial Services: National Online Consultation

Innovate UK and ESRC (Economic & Social Research Council), part of UKRI, are hosting a national online consultation event on to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by Professional and Financial Services to inform a possible future public funded programme.

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Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) Show & Tell – Alpha Round 2
Event
22/04/2024 Online

Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) Show & Tell – Alpha Round 2

Join us to hear from energy networks and their partners about their Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) Alpha phase projects. Find out what they have learnt so far in addressing the Round 2 innovation challenges.

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UK-Kenya Health Global Innovation Network Launch
Event
13/03/2024 Nairobi & Online

UK-Kenya Health Global Innovation Network Launch

Innovate UK Global Alliance Africa invite you to the official launch of the UK-Kenya Global Innovation Network.

Recording coming soon
Reimagining materials and manufacturing together
perspectives
08/03/2024

Reimagining materials and manufacturing together

Now is the time to reimagine manufacturing together. The UK has clear potential to become a world-class destination of choice for advanced low-carbon manufacturing.

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International Women’s Day: What impact has AgriFood Africa Connect had on women?
perspectives
07/03/2024

International Women’s Day: What impact has AgriFood Africa Connect had on women?

Discover how African women were involved and empowered by the Innovate UK AgriFood Africa Connect programme.

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