Blog – UKRI https://www.ukri.org UK Research and Innovation Thu, 02 May 2024 09:27:03 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.ukri.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cropped-ukri-site-icon-32x32.png Blog – UKRI https://www.ukri.org 32 32 Reflecting on a year of investment in innovation and growth https://www.ukri.org/blog/reflecting-on-a-year-of-investment-in-innovation-and-growth/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:49:22 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=140178 Scott O’Brien speaking at an Investor Partnership eventJoin us in driving innovation, growth and lasting impact as we reflect on a year spent connecting exceptional innovators with the right investment.]]> New blueprint for locally led growth https://www.ukri.org/blog/new-blueprint-for-locally-led-growth/ Fri, 26 Apr 2024 08:00:12 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=139675 This is the Future Energy House project at University of Salford.A new co-creative approach from national innovation programme could set a new blueprint for locally led growth.]]> Smart grants: catalysing high impact innovation and market share https://www.ukri.org/blog/smart-grants-catalysing-high-impact-innovation-and-market-share/ Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:05:06 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=139277 Welcoming handshakeSmart grants support and propel groundbreaking, world class projects from UK business designed for commercial success, market impact and UK economic growth.]]> Transport Vision 2050: the value of transport and alignment https://www.ukri.org/blog/transport-vision-2050-the-value-of-transport-and-alignment/ Thu, 04 Apr 2024 11:21:11 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=138047 Blurred light trainThe Innovate UK Transport Vision 2050 is intended to inform strategy and investments and stimulate discussion. In this blog we explore why this is needed.]]> The innovation demand paradox https://www.ukri.org/blog/the-innovation-demand-paradox/ Mon, 25 Mar 2024 15:43:15 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=137437 Eco-friendly building in a modern city. Green tree branches with leaves and sustainable glass building for reducing heat and carbon dioxide. Office building with green environment. Go green concept.Innovate UK introduces a new programme exploring the role of Advance Market Commitments in the development and adoption of net zero solutions.]]> Education colleges: catalysts for regional business innovation https://www.ukri.org/blog/education-colleges-catalysts-for-regional-business-innovation/ Thu, 15 Feb 2024 08:00:34 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=133524 Engineering student working on equipment.How Innovate UK is set to empower further education colleges (FECs) to accelerate local innovation.]]> Navigating the skies: transforming aviation with future flight https://www.ukri.org/blog/navigating-the-skies-transforming-aviation-with-future-flight/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 08:00:17 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=129219 UKRI’s Future Fight Challenge delivered by Innovate UK is revolutionising aviation. Join this transformative journey now by registering on our landscape map.]]> Innovate UK’s Catapults highlighted as catalysts for innovation https://www.ukri.org/blog/innovate-uk-catapults-highlighted-as-catalysts-for-innovation/ Thu, 14 Dec 2023 09:00:30 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=128409 Last month’s Autumn Statement has again acknowledged the pivotal role of our Catapults as strategic national innovation assets.]]> Marking 45 years of Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Partnerships https://www.ukri.org/blog/marking-45-years-of-innovate-uk-knowledge-transfer-partnerships/ Wed, 06 Dec 2023 09:00:12 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=127801 Innovate UK KTPs drive economic growth, knowledge exchange, and societal advancements, with £1.7 to £2.3bn gross value added (GVA) impact.]]> Cyber-physical infrastructure: what leaders need to know https://www.ukri.org/blog/cyber-physical-infrastructure-what-leaders-need-to-know/ Mon, 27 Nov 2023 14:00:46 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=127279 Cyber-physical infrastructure (CPI) – an independent review and a new collaboration.]]> Proving the value of smart local energy systems https://www.ukri.org/blog/proving-the-value-of-smart-local-energy-systems/ Tue, 21 Nov 2023 09:00:07 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=126632 Reviewing the ‘Prospering from the energy revolution’ programme and what it means for net zero and our energy futures.]]> The Global Business Innovation Programme’s visit to Taiwan https://www.ukri.org/blog/the-global-business-innovation-programmes-visit-to-taiwan/ Wed, 11 Oct 2023 08:00:52 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=123248 Technician in sterile coverall holds wafer that reflects many different colors with gloves and check it at semiconductor manufacturing plantInnovate UK supports UK businesses to forge collaborations with Taiwan’s world-leading semiconductor sector.]]> Accelerating innovation in the West Midlands https://www.ukri.org/blog/accelerating-innovation-in-the-west-midlands/ Tue, 22 Aug 2023 13:18:23 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=118979 Dean Cook, Innovate UK speaking at the West Midlands Innovate Accelerator launchA new government funded locally driven programme of cluster building support will have a huge impact in the West Midlands.]]> Getting to the crux of net zero – survey results! https://www.ukri.org/blog/getting-to-the-crux-of-net-zero-survey-results/ Fri, 11 Aug 2023 11:00:55 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=117650 A lone climber almost at the top of the mountain reaches success at sunset with a colorful skyYour crux moves and what we can do next.]]> Putting innovation at the heart of the UK’s technical education https://www.ukri.org/blog/putting-innovation-at-the-heart-of-the-uks-technical-education/ Mon, 10 Jul 2023 08:00:34 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=114505 Engineer training apprentices on computer numerical control machineHow the innovation skills framework helped shape the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education’s (IfATE) new innovation strategy.]]> Delivering smart local energy systems https://www.ukri.org/blog/delivering-smart-local-energy-systems/ Thu, 29 Jun 2023 08:00:55 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=113283 The new electric vehicle charging hub in Oxford, part of the Energy Superhub Oxford projectWe take a look at the challenges and highlights of running a five-year government programme to drive innovation in smart local energy systems. ]]> Understanding and supporting the UK’s clean air tech sector https://www.ukri.org/blog/understanding-and-supporting-the-uks-clean-air-tech-sector/ Thu, 15 Jun 2023 08:00:36 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=110721 Woman wearing a respiratory mask out in a polluted cityThe UK, like the rest of the world, faces a challenge with air pollution, but has an innovative technology sector capable of developing global solutions.]]> Seizing the opportunity of a thriving UK semiconductor industry https://www.ukri.org/blog/seizing-the-opportunity-of-a-thriving-uk-semiconductor-industry/ Fri, 19 May 2023 09:47:12 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=108045 Staff operating semiconductor machines.How Innovate UK and CSA Catapult are leading initiatives to drive growth, create jobs and foster innovation to support the government’s semiconductor strategy.]]> Empowering business growth: Catapults are fuelling economic growth https://www.ukri.org/blog/empowering-business-growth-catapults-are-fueling-economic-growth/ Thu, 11 May 2023 09:30:34 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=107681 Man operating ventilator machineCatapults, funded by Innovate UK, drive UK economic growth by helping innovative businesses turn ideas into reality, clearly demonstrated by new economic analysis.]]> Transforming the UK into a global greenshoring destination https://www.ukri.org/blog/transforming-the-uk-into-a-global-greenshoring-destination/ Tue, 02 May 2023 08:00:16 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=107342 : Female engineer operating heavy machinery.What is greenshoring and what actions are needed to make the UK a global greenshoring destination and a world leader in sustainable production?]]>