Innovate UK

Regulation has real power to accelerate innovation by providing confidence to innovators, certainty for investors, and a boost to consumer confidence. Innovate UK has announced a further investment of £4.7 million, for 11 new networks to develop regulatory science. Through creating networks that develop new tools, data sets and approaches using regulatory science, this investment will give policymakers access to the research and evidence needed to future-proof regulations. The 11 funded projects span a range of subjects, including protecting farmed aquatic animals from disease, retrofitting homes with energy-saving technologies, recycling materials from end-of-life wind turbines, and using agri-robotics to support farmers and growers. Read the full story here - https://ow.ly/vcHR50V1eVk

What are some of the ways that we support early stage innovators throughout their growth journeys? 🤔 Nemo Solutions are a Birmingham based company on a mission to improve the safety of engineers and technicians whilst at work. They are doing this through their innovative product, the Spurlok, which allows safe isolation. Check out the video below to hear Managing Director Neo Mosudisa highlight how, with Innovate UK support, Nemo Solutions has obtained a patent for Spurlok, and has released a new product to the market 👇 To find out more about how we can help your business, visit: https://ow.ly/Fonq50V1bCn #InnovateToGrow #Birmingham #Manufacturing

Less than 1 week to go! 🌟 The countdown is on for Innovate UK's Materials and Manufacturing Showcase. While in-person registrations are full, you can still join us online to experience the event live. What’s in store? • Live-Streamed Sessions: Hear from top speakers • Thematic Discussions: From digital solutions to circularity, transport, health, and beyond, dive into the critical topics shaping the sector’s future. • Awards Ceremonies: Celebrate excellence with the Women Innovators in the Foundation Industries (WINFI) Awards and Innovate UK & ERS Awards. Why Attend? 💼 Gain exclusive insights, network with cross-sector leaders, and explore groundbreaking innovations, all from the comfort of your home or office! Hybrid Exhibitions Like Never Before! 💡 We’re taking hybrid engagement to the next level with BellaBot Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs). These robots will: • Connect Online Delegates to the Exhibition: Join via Zoom, hosted by Innovate UK Business Connect, to explore the in-person exhibition in real-time. • Engage with Exhibitors Seamlessly: BellaBots will move through the exhibition, enabling you to ask questions and interact directly with exhibitors, no matter where you are! 🔗 Secure your virtual spot now: https://lnkd.in/eyX6gPut #MaterialsManufacturing2025 #Innovation #NetZero #DigitalTransformation #Sustainability #FutureSkills High Value Manufacturing Catapult Make UK

Latest Rail Innovations Unveiled at the Rail Innovation Exhibition 2025! 🚆 Another successful Rail Innovation Exhibition, delivered by Innovate UK in partnership with the Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom, took place yesterday. The event showcased cutting-edge innovation, explored forward-thinking solutions, and brought together key industry leaders who are shaping the future of rail. We're grateful to everyone who contributed, including Lord Peter Hendy CBE – Minister of State for Transport (Minister for Rail), Angie Doll – Trustee, Women in Rail, Luisa Moisio – Director of Research, RSSB and Maggie Simpson OBE – Director General, Rail Freight Group. From sustainability to digital transformation, the exhibition highlighted the latest advancements driving progress in the sector. 🔗 Read more about the event, speaker highlights, and innovations unveiled: https://ow.ly/IPs150V08n9 #RIE2025 #RailInnovation #InnovateUK #NetZero #SustainableTransport #UKRail

Live Update 🚄 – The doors have opened to the Rail Innovation Exhibition 2025, and it's been a busy and eventful morning session! A special thanks to our keynote speaker, Lord Peter Hendy CBE, Minister of State for Transport (Minister for Rail), and our esteemed speakers: Angie Doll, Trustee, Women in Rail; Luisa Moisio, Director of Research, RSSB; and Maggie Simpson OBE, Director General, Rail Freight Group, for their insights and valuable time. The Rail Innovation Exhibition 2025, held in partnership with the Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom, attracted over 1000 delegates from industry, government, research, trade associations and media. It's great to see these attendees engaging with our exhibitors and exploring the latest innovations shaping the future of rail. With a strong turnout this morning, we look forward to an equally dynamic afternoon session, where our exhibitors will continue showcasing cutting-edge advancements aimed at: - Reducing emissions - Enhancing efficiency - Improving customer experience - Fostering inclusivity in rail Stay tuned for more updates! 🚄✨ #RIE2025 #RailInnovation #InnovateUK #NetZero #SustainableTransport #UKRail

Last year, a series of Hackathon-style events across the UK invited participants from different disciplines to work together to develop new and creative solutions to important societal challenges. Created in partnership between UK Research and Innovation's Transforming Foundation Industries (TFI) Challenge, delivered by Innovate UK EPSRC, ESRC: Economic and Social Research Council and Materials and Design Exchange (MaDE), the events provided a platform for interdisciplinary networks and to demonstrate the importance of the foundation industries to the upcoming generation. Each Hackathon left a lasting impression on the participants and inspired ideas for future industries. Discover more about the Hackathons in the video here - https://ow.ly/BtA750UZiEF #FoundationIndustries #Hackathon #FutureLeaders #Technology

Supporting innovative businesses to start, grow and scale: Highlights from Day 1 of the Innovate UK Business Growth conference. Today, the Business Growth community came together and celebrated 10 years of being part of our Innovate UK portfolio. Over the past decade, these teams have supported over 30,000 innovative UK businesses, helping them raise over £10bn in investment. We heard from Oort Energy, ImmuONE, Boutros Bear Hybrid Healthcare and Wordnerds, who spoke about the value of this unique service, describing the real-life impact it has had on their business success. Dr Lisa Hazelden, our Chief Product Officer, introduced plans to evolve a more curated customer-centric approach to supporting UK businesses to start, grow and scale. Other partners shared their enthusiasm for this approach, which will bring together our whole innovation ecosystem – leveraging both private and public sector funding and support – in a shared mission to deliver even greater UK economic growth. Discover how Innovate UK Business Growth can benefit your business: www.iukbg.ukri.org #BusinessGrowth #Innovation #scaleup

Eleven of our recently announced Innovate UK Women in Innovation Award winners, all pioneering AI-driven solutions, were invited to a reception at 10 Downing Street to celebrate the UK’s AI ecosystem. At this prestigious event, they had the opportunity to meet the Prime Minister Keir Starmer, explore the government’s AI Opportunities Action Plan, and connect with delegates from across UK’s burgeoning AI industry. Among them was Binhui Shao, founder of Easy Digital, who received a Woman in Innovation Award for her work improving digital accessibility for the 2 million visually impaired people living in the UK. Binhui is developing an AI-powered audio device that provides seamless internet access without needing sight or advanced technical skills. This intuitive solution learns and adapts to user behaviour for a truly intuitive experience. Reflecting on the event, Binhui said: “Walking into Number 10 was such a special moment and being surrounded by so many inspiring people made it even more incredible. The conversations about AI’s future were eye opening, and it’s so promising to see the government’s AI Action Plan and the opportunities it opens for innovation and collaboration. I left feeling truly motivated!”. With women making up just 22% of AI and data professionals in the UK, initiatives like the Innovate UK Women in Innovation Awards are helping to shift the balance - championing trailblazers like Binhui and inspiring the next generation. Find out more about these groundbreaking innovators here: https://lnkd.in/eAWDmWuZ #WomenInnvoate #StartUpSucess #Innovation #WomenEntrepreneurs

In 2021, UK Research and Innovation's Transforming Foundation Industries (TFI) Challenge, delivered by Innovate UK, EPSRC and ESRC: Economic and Social Research Council, launched the Future Leaders Group (FLG) to challenge the status quo, shift perceptions, and drive diversity and inclusion.🤝 Fast forward to 2025, and the FLG has made a lasting impact on the foundation industries. Our blog hears from the drivers of the FLG, exploring industry developments and professional success: Imogen Harding at Ibstock Plc Lucy Smith from the Materials Processing Institute Michael Agyeman CEng MIMMM from A K Industries Ltd Sarah Harrold  from Glass Futures Veronika Elfmarkova at Holcim While the FLG’s work is now complete, its legacy lives on. It has fostered collaboration, broke down industry barriers and supported career growth. As the UK advances its industrial strategy and net zero ambitions, diverse and innovative leadership is critical. Click here to read the FLG blog: https://lnkd.in/eyHSW9Hh #FutureLeaders #FoundationIndustries #CareerDevelopment #Diversity #Inclusion

This year, we mark 50 years of Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Partnerships programme, a journey of reflection, discovery and most importantly celebration! 🎉 Since 1975, KTP has connected businesses with academic institutions and talented graduates to create groundbreaking solutions. From boosting productivity to developing cutting-edge technologies, KTP has made a significant impact, with over 14,000 transformative projects contributing billions of pounds to the UK economy. Join us as we celebrate KTP at 50 throughout 2025! To find out more about the KTP programme and how it can help you, visit: https://ow.ly/pqNe50UVw8k #KTP50 #KnowledgeTransfer #Innovation #Collaboration