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05.11.2021

Made Smarter Innovation launches new £20 million competition

In a new Made Smarter Innovation competition focused on Sustainable Smart Factories, UK registered businesses and organisations can apply for a share of up to £20m for digital innovation projects that will improve resource efficiency and energy efficiency. Closes 26th Jan 2022.

05.11.2021

Launch of new Made Smarter Innovation InterAct Network

InterAct is a network for academics from the social sciences to support the innovation and diffusion of digital technologies that will result in a stronger, more resilient UK manufacturing industry.

04.11.2021

Energy innovation for sustainable processing and manufacturing in African AgriFood: call for energy challenges and technology solutions

We want to connect AgriFood companies looking to increase manufacturing, processing and post harvest loss efficiencies, with technology providers who have solutions or ideas that can fast track innovation and impact in the sector.

04.11.2021

First commercial hydrogen-electric flight between London and Rotterdam The Hague Airport expected in 2024

ZeroAvia, Royal Schiphol Group and Rotterdam The Hague Airport are planning zero emission commercial passenger flights between Rotterdam and London with a 19-seater aircraft in 2024.

02.11.2021

Made Smarter Innovation at Digital Manufacturing Week Event Guide

Make sure to visit the Made Smarter Innovation exhibition and summit at the Digital Manufacturing Week event from the 10th to the 11th of November.

02.11.2021

Connecting for Climate Change explains how to turn talk into action post COP26

A four-part series which aims to capitalise on the momentum of COP26 and discuss the innovations needed to meet climate targets.

01.11.2021

Cardiff Capital Region are looking for innovative technology for zero emission Council owned fleets

Ten local authorities within the Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) program have committed to explore solutions that will enable zero-emission council owned fleets and create demonstrable innovation projects to help proliferate mass deployment. A number of KTN-iX challenges are now live – find out more and get involved.

01.11.2021

UK5G launches resource hub for the transport and logistics sector

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

01.11.2021

KTN supports £20 million investment boost for the AgriTech sector

Round One of “Transforming Food Production: Series A Investment Partnership” generated more than £20 million in investment for the AgriTech sector. This includes seven SMEs receiving a total of £5.6 million in grants, and aligned private investment of over £16 million.

29.10.2021

KTN launches new interactive Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) analysis

A new interactive tool has been developed by KTN to promote UK companies that could supply chemicals for a UK SAF industry.