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10.02.2021

Cyber startups to showcase the innovative security solutions of tomorrow

The CyberASAP Demo Day on 18 February provides an opportunity to preview promising cybersecurity products and services, as the final 14 teams in this year’s Cyber Security Academic Accelerator Startup Programme (CyberASAP) pitch and demonstrate their Proofs of Concept.

10.02.2021

Integration of novel aviation technologies could cut costs by up to 48% in the way we move people, goods and services - new report suggests

A report, commissioned by UKRI and the Future Flight Challenge, analysed six use-cases on their potential to boost the UK economy and deliver wider societal benefits.

08.02.2021

Want to apply for a share of £800,000 to develop your cyber security idea?

Funding competition now open for Academics to join CyberASAP – the unique pre-seed commercialisation programme. Deadline: 3rd March 2021.

08.02.2021

New Industrial Energy Transformation Fund opportunity launched to support businesses on the path to Net Zero

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), in collaboration with Innovate UK and KTN, has launched the next opportunity to bid for funding from the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF).

04.02.2021

What can Manufacturing Made Smarter innovators learn from Everett Rogers?

How Innovators can use diffusion models when framing innovative ideas

03.02.2021

Assistive Technology Impact Fund (ATIF): Global Open Call

Hear about the opportunity for AT innovation in the African market, from world-leading experts, meet and mingle with other potential applicants and learn more about the AT Impact Fund, and how you can apply to be a part of ATIF’s next cohort.

01.02.2021

Cyber Security Academic Startup Accelerator Programme (CyberASAP) announces £800,000 funding for 2021/22 programme

£800,000 funding competition opens on 8th February 2021 for Academic teams with a cyber security idea. An online briefing will be held on 9th February.

29.01.2021

What is the Electromagnetic Spectrum and why should you care?  

As technologies progress, we are becoming increasingly reliant on spectrum use, from how we get our information and are entertained, to ensuring national security. So, if anything was to go wrong, it could have significant implications on how we live our life.

29.01.2021

KTN’s Microbiome Innovation Network launches the Microbiome Strategic Roadmap

The Microbiome Strategic Roadmap reviews the landscape of microbiome science and innovation within the UK.

29.01.2021

GCRF AgriFood Africa

GCRF AgriFood Africa boosts collaboration between the UK and Africa to develop sustainable management of food production systems in Africa. This is done in a way that reduces poverty, increases economic prosperity and improves well-being in Africa.