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Welcoming Dr Richard Hutchins as Managing Director of IUK Business Connect
Welcoming Dr Richard Hutchins as Managing Director of IUK Business Connect
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Global Alliance Africa announces winners of the Sebenzisa Tembisa Waste Challenge
Global Alliance Africa announces winners of the Sebenzisa Tembisa Waste Challenge

Tembisa, South Africa, is catalysing innovation in working towards a future without waste. Four new pilot projects will soon be launched in the township, helping to create sustainable, circular economies for waste management in one of the country’s largest urban areas.

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Latest rail innovations unveiled at the industry’s flagship showcase
Latest rail innovations unveiled at the industry’s flagship showcase
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The Battery Caffè Podcast Series 2
The Battery Caffè Podcast Series 2

The Battery Caffè, our series of short interviews with experts in batteries and related industries, is brought to you by the Cross-Sector Battery Systems Innovation Network.

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Innovate UK is developing new funding and support packages for innovative SMEs
Innovate UK is developing new funding and support packages for innovative SMEs
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New Advance Market Commitment group drives low-carbon concrete innovations
New Advance Market Commitment group drives low-carbon concrete innovations

Innovate UK, in partnership with Carbon Limiting Technologies, has made an Advance Market Commitment membership group to unlock investment for low-carbon concrete.

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Introducing the Capsules of AI Knowledge video series
Introducing the Capsules of AI Knowledge video series

The Capsules of AI Knowledge are a series of short video insights produced to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) navigate the often complex and confusing journey to successful AI adoption. Whether you’re new to AI or looking to refine your approach, these videos are your starting point to confidently navigate the world of AI adoption.

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European event travel awards enable UK SMEs to expand their horizons
European event travel awards enable UK SMEs to expand their horizons

Since September 2023, Innovate UK has supported SMEs looking to expand into Europe by providing travel awards to enable innovators to attend events in several different countries and form new collaborative partnerships to help their business grow and simultaneously strengthen the UK economy.

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Introducing the awarded projects of the Next Generation Professional and Financial Services Programme
Introducing the awarded projects of the Next Generation Professional and Financial Services Programme
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News

New infrastructure for zero emission HGVs unveiled at haulage industry summit

Innovate UK’s Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Programme reveals plans for 54 new infrastructure hubs to power zero emission lorries.

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Opportunities

Innovation Exchange challenge: Sustainable and Non-food Alternative Sources of Citric Acid

LUSH Cosmetics invites solutions which can address the challenge of producing sustainable sources of citric acid.

Opens: 10/02/2025 Closes: 21/03/2025
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Events

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Talent & Skills Connect Webinar: Future Skills Focus

10.00 - 12.00 GMT | Online

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