News – UKRI https://www.ukri.org UK Research and Innovation Wed, 17 Jul 2024 12:12:38 +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 News – UKRI https://www.ukri.org 32 32 UK-Switzerland collaborations announced for emerging technology projects https://www.ukri.org/news/uk-switzerland-collaborations-announced-for-emerging-technology-projects/ Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:55:46 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=145419 A team of three scientists standing inside a laboratory, discussing a scientific projectTwenty six innovative projects to enhance UK and Swiss collaborations and capabilities in the emerging fields of technology have been announced.]]> UK and US join forces to tackle dementia with innovative biomarkers https://www.ukri.org/news/uk-and-us-join-forces-to-tackle-dementia-with-innovative-biomarkers/ Wed, 10 Jul 2024 14:19:23 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=145091 A scientist's hand pointing at an MRI brain scan of a head and skullInnovate UK has awarded four UK companies a share of £4 million funding through Contracts for Innovation to support innovative research into dementia diagnosis. ]]> Foundation industries key to sustainable automotive sector https://www.ukri.org/news/foundation-industries-key-to-sustainable-automotive-sector/ Wed, 10 Jul 2024 08:00:48 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=145075 In the industrial production workshop, the robot arm of the automobile production line is working.A new report sets out a number of key recommendations to support the sustainable future of the automotive industry.]]> £15m funding boost in nutrient management https://www.ukri.org/news/15m-funding-boost-in-nutrient-management/ Wed, 22 May 2024 10:22:57 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=141844 A wide shot of a combine harvester harvesting winter wheat in an agricultural field in Embleton, Northumberland at sunset on a summer's evening. A tractor pulls a large trailer, driving alongside collecting the crop.Innovate UK, in partnership with the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), announce funding for nutrient management solutions.]]> £1.5 million invested to support growing UK battery developers https://www.ukri.org/news/1-5-million-invested-to-support-growing-uk-battery-developers/ Wed, 15 May 2024 08:00:20 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=141143 Aerial image of the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre in Coventry.Funding will be used to develop innovative battery manufacturing, demonstration, scale-up and recycling projects.]]> £86m investment to accelerate UK development of super turbines https://www.ukri.org/news/86m-investment-to-accelerate-uk-development-of-super-turbines/ Tue, 14 May 2024 14:45:00 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=141314 Development of the world’s most advanced wind turbine blade and drive train testing assets set to deliver major boost to UK growth from offshore wind.]]> Un-jammable quantum tech takes flight to boost UK’s resilience https://www.ukri.org/news/un-jammable-quantum-tech-takes-flight-to-boost-uks-resilience/ Mon, 13 May 2024 14:31:10 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=141185 Andrew Griffith's quantum visit to Infleqtion on 9 May 2024. Andrew along with others boarding the flight.In a commercial world-first, quantum navigation technology developed in the UK, supported through UKRI funding, was successfully tested in flight.]]> Small Business Research Initiative announces new name https://www.ukri.org/news/small-business-research-initiative-announces-new-name/ Mon, 13 May 2024 13:00:43 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=141151 From today, we are renaming the Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) to Contracts for Innovation.]]> Celebrating the legacy of the UKRI Healthy Ageing Challenge https://www.ukri.org/news/celebrating-the-legacy-of-the-ukri-healthy-ageing-challenge/ Thu, 09 May 2024 12:11:09 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=140974 The Healthy Ageing Challenge team at the House of Lords.Yesterday (8 May), leaders from across the healthy ageing ecosystem met at the House of Lords to celebrate the successes of the UKRI Healthy Ageing Challenge.]]> Nucleic acid medicines manufacture receives £4.5m in funding https://www.ukri.org/news/nucleic-acid-medicines-manufacture-receives-4-5m-in-funding/ Thu, 09 May 2024 09:06:11 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=140930 Five projects will receive funding to develop and commercialise innovative solutions for the manufacturing of nucleic acid medicines.]]> £7 million to back next wave of AI innovations https://www.ukri.org/news/7-million-to-back-next-wave-of-ai-innovations/ Fri, 26 Apr 2024 08:00:38 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=139971 Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) encouraged to bid for a share of £7 million for artificial intelligence (AI) projects.]]> Innovate UK and British Business Bank sign MoU https://www.ukri.org/news/innovate-uk-and-british-business-bank-sign-mou/ Tue, 16 Apr 2024 08:27:31 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=139059 Close up of a man signing a document.The heightened collaboration aims to help create new pathways for business investment and promote growth through innovation.]]> UK Agri-Tech Centre launches in April https://www.ukri.org/news/uk-agri-tech-centre-launches-in-april/ Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:00:24 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=139003 Innovate UK CEO, Indro Mukerjee, has unveiled the UK Agri-Tech Centre, the UK’s largest agri-tech organisation responsible for driving innovation in the sector.]]> £8m to develop responsible data access in professional services https://www.ukri.org/news/8m-to-develop-responsible-data-access-in-professional-services/ Wed, 10 Apr 2024 13:00:31 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=138635 Innovate UK and ESRC will invest up to £8m in five projects to develop responsible data access methods in the professional and financial services sectors.]]> Funding to improve biodiversity observation capabilities in UK waters https://www.ukri.org/news/funding-to-improve-biodiversity-observation-capabilities-in-uk-waters/ Wed, 10 Apr 2024 08:55:04 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=138566 Heron flying ahead of a boat on the Shropshire Union CanalInnovate UK and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) have announced seven winners receiving a share of £1.3 million.]]> Business-led schemes set to boost growth all over the UK https://www.ukri.org/news/business-led-schemes-set-to-boost-growth-all-over-the-uk/ Tue, 09 Apr 2024 09:55:20 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=138523 The Innovate UK Launchpad programme gathers pace with £16 million funding being offered for 101 new projects.]]> Future flight challenge winners announced https://www.ukri.org/news/future-flight-challenge-winners-announced/ Wed, 03 Apr 2024 08:00:31 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=137917 Female engineer working on a drone in a laboratory.£500,000 has been invested across five innovative projects in the health sector using drones for delivery of medicines and medical supplies.]]> Major research and innovation infrastructure investment announced https://www.ukri.org/news/major-research-and-innovation-infrastructure-investment-announced/ Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:01:46 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=137524 Five new infrastructure projects are to share £388 million, with additional £85 million to support UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)’s Digital Research Infrastructure Programme.]]> Clinical biomarker tools and technologies for dementia receive funding https://www.ukri.org/news/clinical-biomarker-tools-and-technologies-for-dementia-receive-funding/ Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:09:07 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=136896 Two radiologists looking at MRI scans10 new projects will receive funding for identification, development and commercialisation of biomarker tools and technologies.]]> Innovation Accelerator pilot fuels local growth https://www.ukri.org/news/innovation-accelerator-pilot-fuels-local-growth/ Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:19:21 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=136843 Woman wearing VR headsetA trailblazing pilot programme is making waves in Glasgow City Region, Greater Manchester and the West Midlands.]]>