Blog – UKRI https://www.ukri.org UK Research and Innovation Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:14:49 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.ukri.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cropped-ukri-site-icon-32x32.png Blog – UKRI https://www.ukri.org 32 32 Insider insights: What’s new for the Women in Innovation Awards https://www.ukri.org/blog/insider-insights-whats-new-for-the-women-in-innovation-awards/ Wed, 26 Nov 2025 09:00:37 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=178619 The Innovate UK Women in Innovation Awards are back - and we’ve made important changes based on feedback from our community.

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]]> Inspiring innovation: the young innovators shaping the future of STEM https://www.ukri.org/blog/inspiring-innovation-the-young-innovators-shaping-the-future-of-stem/ Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:57:30 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=162120 Winners of Innovate UK Young Innovators Awards From carbon-cutting concrete to AI-driven medical education, meet the young innovators who are paving the way for a brighter, greener future.

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]]> Prosper one year on: enhancing career mobility across the sector https://www.ukri.org/blog/prosper-one-year-on-enhancing-career-mobility-across-the-sector/ Tue, 11 Mar 2025 10:42:13 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=160930 Men and women sat down at round tables in a formal room.In this blog, we discuss how, through its roll-out across the sector, Prosper is encouraging sector mobility.

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]]> Women in AI: innovators, leaders, game changers https://www.ukri.org/blog/women-in-ai-innovators-leaders-game-changers/ Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:00:17 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=160669 Prime Minister Kier Starmer talking to two women at the Women in Innovation eventDriving an inclusive artificial intelligence landscape where diverse perspectives fuel groundbreaking advancements and ensure technology serves everyone.

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]]> How do we know where innovation takes place? https://www.ukri.org/blog/how-do-we-know-where-innovation-takes-place/ Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:59:51 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=156038 Diminishing perspective of downtown London skyscrapers.An investigation into the effectiveness of Innovate UK’s current approaches to the headquartering for Innovate UK grants.

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]]> 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> 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 colours with gloves and check it at semiconductor manufacturing plantInnovate UK supports UK businesses to forge collaborations with Taiwan’s world-leading semiconductor sector.

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]]> Winning the war for talent by becoming an employer of choice https://www.ukri.org/blog/winning-the-war-for-talent-by-becoming-an-employer-of-choice/ Fri, 25 Nov 2022 10:00:50 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=92054 Supermarket manager training young employeeBecoming an employer of choice helps you attract and retain talent. Discover the 4 steps to building a great company that great people want to work for.

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