News

Explore the latest news content on how innovation is driving economic, societal and environmental change across the UK and beyond. You can also register to get bespoke sector-specific news straight to your inbox.

17.11.2021

CyberASAP Alumni Insights: “Be positive and believe that your idea has potential”

In this edition of the CyberASAP Alumni Series, we sit down with Kevin Forshaw, Co-Founder of MaCRA (Maritime Cyber Risk Assessment) to discuss their commercialisation journey to date and cyber security in the maritime sector.

17.11.2021

UK Space Agency extends funding to national SPRINT programme to support collaborations in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

The UK Space Agency (UKSA) has extended its funding for the national SPRINT (SPace Research and Innovation Network for Technology) programme by £200,000 to support collaborations with Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. An event to find out more will be held on 25th and 26th November in Edinburgh.

16.11.2021

Highlights from the Ekiti State Innovation Action Plan Launch Event

On November 9, 2021, KTN Global Alliance Africa held its Ekiti State Innovation Action Plan Launch Event, hosting local innovation stakeholders from diverse sectors.

16.11.2021

UK Space Agency: Size and Health of the UK Space Industry survey 2021

The UK Space Agency has launched its Space Industry Size and Health Survey 2021, and KTN would like to invite you to participate.

15.11.2021

Innovating for the Planet: reflections on the Design for Planet festival

Dr Abigail Hird, KTN’s Interim Head of Design, shares the key thoughts and lessons learnt about sustainability and design from attending the Design for Planet festival.

15.11.2021

KTN launches online showcase of Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition winners

In September the winners of the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition were announced. KTN, on behalf of the Department for Transport and Innovate UK, has collated a series of videos into an online showcase highlighting all the innovative projects winning a share of the £23m funding.

12.11.2021

Transforming Foundation Industries Conferences Recap

Take a look at our recap of the three Transforming Foundation Industries Conferences held in October and November 2021.

12.11.2021

The Stroke Association & KTN Release “Action on Stroke Research Priorities” Report

The report follows an event that KTN and the Stroke Association recently held on opportunities and collaboration for research and innovation in stroke.

11.11.2021

ZeroAvia Accelerates the Transition to Zero Emission Flight

ZeroAvia, a leading innovator in zero emission aviation, has announced a series of developments to drive the ambitious delivery of new technologies to cut aviation emissions.

10.11.2021

UK5G launches resource hub for the health and social care sector

UK5G’s new hub offers practical advice and guidance, as well as inspiration on the adoption of 5G technologies for the health and social care sectors.