Innovate UK

Spotlight on speakers 💡 Introducing the thought leaders driving innovation in quantum technology at the National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2024. This year’s showcase marks a special 10th anniversary of the UK National Quantum Technologies Programme (NQTP), with over 96 exhibitors and 2300 attendees already registered—making it the UK’s largest quantum event to date! Don’t miss the keynote sessions: - Dr. Stella Peace, Interim Executive Chair, Innovate UK - Dr. Dave Smith, National Technology Adviser, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) - Prof. Sir Peter Knight FRS, Chair, NQTP Advisory Board - Tom Newby, Head of Office for Quantum, DSIT Prepare for cutting-edge insights from leaders in quantum innovation, policy, and investment. Dive deep into how quantum is shaping the future and discover new opportunities within the sector. View the full agenda and join us! 🔗 https://ow.ly/2BwN50U1oCg #QuantumShowcase24 #NQTP #Quantum #Innovation #Investment

Innovate UK is pleased to contribute to the Genomics Spotlight 2024 report, published today by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT). This report highlights the UK’s expertise in genomics and the latest advancements that position the UK as a global hub for genomics business and investment. The UK is strengthening its role as a world leader in life sciences, advancing toward a future where genomics and personalised medicine transform lives worldwide.

Propelling innovative businesses to grow and scale 🚀 Advanced Polymers is transforming silicone rubber recycling with Innovate UK's help. The Worthing-based innovator began working with Innovate UK Business Growth in October 2022, for support to develop and launch its product and to access relevant opportunities in other parts of the Innovate UK system. As part of its growth journey, the business has secured: ✅A £31K Innovate UK Transforming Technologies Fund grant ✅Support with its intellectual property via an Innovate UK Business Growth IP Audit ✅Sector-specific support from Innovate UK Business Connect Advanced Polymers is now collaborating with key industry players to make products in their supply chains increasingly sustainable. Find out more about how Innovate UK support impacted Advanced Polymers here: 👉 https://ow.ly/9Nqp50U0ocU #BusinessGrowth #SouthEast #Impact #Recycling

Congratulations to ScaleUp Institute on your 10th anniversary! 🎉 The progress made over the past decade is impressive: the UK has moved up from 13th to 3rd place globally as a top destination for scale-ups. Innovate UK is proud to play a central role in this journey, working to grow and scale innovative UK businesses. Yesterday, Innovate UK was pleased to be part of the ScaleUp Institute’s Annual Review—an inspiring gathering of leaders and organisations across the UK, all dedicated to supporting and championing scale-ups. This year’s theme, “Going for Gold,” echoes Team GB’s Olympic spirit, pushing UK businesses to set and achieve ambitious goals on the global stage. Our Interim Executive Chair, Dr. Stella Peace, joined Barclays UK's Hannah Bernard OBE, HSBC Innovation Banking's Simon Bumfrey, NatWest Group's Malcolm Buchanan and BGF's Andy Gregory on a panel to discuss enhancing the Innovate UK scale-up offer. From strengthening board support to driving international growth and unlocking private finance, we’re committed to collaborative innovation. Together with partners like the LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) and British Business Bank, we’re shaping a stronger future for the UK economy. Special thanks to Irene Graham OBE and the ScaleUp Institute for their relentless dedication to the scale-up agenda. We’re proud to work alongside you to drive growth, innovation, and investment across the UK. Learn more about our Scaleup Programme and Investor Partnerships 🔗 https://ow.ly/KLfh50U0fss London & Partners #BusinessInnovation #BusinessGrowth #Scaleup #ScaleTogether #Investors

Innovating the Maritime industry: Funded by Innovate UK, young climate tech startup Seabound plans to help the maritime industry reduce its carbon footprint by capturing emissions at source. 🌊 Shipping is responsible for around 3% of all greenhouse gas emissions internationally and 5% in the UK.🚨 Seabound’s carbon capture technology can be used on new vessels or retrofitted onto existing ships to trap up to 95% of the emitted carbon dioxide (CO2). The system sits alongside a ship’s funnel, diverting the exhaust into a device where the CO2 chemically reacts with pebbles of quicklime. These then convert into limestone which keeps the CO2 locked in. The limestone pebbles are unloaded at port where they can be sold for reuse as building materials. Alternatively, they can be re-separated into quicklime and CO2, enabling the quicklime to be reused to capture more carbon, and the pure CO2 sold for utilisation or sequestration. Company co-founder, Alisha Fredriksson, said: “Ships emit over 1 billion tons of greenhouse gases every year, that’s more than airplanes. With new international maritime regulations requiring ships to cut CO2 emissions by 40% within the next seven years, the industry is under a lot of pressure to find workable and cost-effective solutions. Clean fuels, such as methanol and ammonia, are still 10 to 20 years away, and efficiency measures, such as propeller polishing and air lubrication, aren’t effective enough at reducing a high proportion of CO2 emissions, so we’re aiming to change the course of shipping decarbonisation through this project.” Watch this video to find out more: https://ow.ly/tmuF50TZ9GX

Forging global partnerships in hydrogen innovation 🇦🇺 Six innovative projects with the potential to drive advancements in renewable energy have received funding from Innovate UK and Australia's Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. The UK-Australia collaborative projects will help drive down the cost of green hydrogen, stimulate investment and commercial uptake of renewable hydrogen and industrial decarbonisation technologies. This includes: - Renewable hydrogen production ⚡️ - Storage and transport 🚚 - Agriculture 🚜 - Marine transport ⛴️ Building and strengthening our global relationships will open more opportunities for the UK. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eQGXPz_j

Revolutionising Brain Imaging with Quantum Tech 🧠💥 Cerca Magnetics Limited, a UK-based company, is leading the charge in bringing quantum-enabled brain imaging to the forefront of healthcare. Their wearable magnetoencephalography (MEG) devices, powered by quantum sensors, are already being used for research worldwide. Key Highlights: 💡 - Cerca has delivered over 4 optically pumped magnetometer (OPM) based MEG devices to research facilities across North America and Europe, including SickKids hospital in Toronto and Young Epilepsy in Surrey. - These wearable helmets allow for high-quality brain scanning in adults, children, and infants, enabling deeper insights into conditions like epilepsy, Parkinson's, and dementia. - Unlike traditional MEG systems, Cerca's devices are compact and wearable, providing a more comfortable experience for patients during scanning. - The future of brain imaging is quantum powered. Follow the journey of innovative companies like Cerca Magnetics as they pave the way for transformative healthcare solutions. Learn more in the Quantum for Life report: https://lnkd.in/eSM8MPdq #QuantumForLife

Wearable Heart Monitoring is Here with Quantum Tech 🩺💥 Quantum sensing is revolutionising medical imaging and diagnostics. One company, Neuranics, is already leading the way with their quantum magnetocardiography (MCG) technology that can monitor heart activity. ✨ Neuranics has developed wearable MCG evaluation kits that use quantum sensors to precisely detect the tiny magnetic fields produced by electrical signals in the heart. ✨ In December 2023, Neuranics unveiled a wearable MCG development platform, paving the way for widespread use of their contactless heart monitoring solution. Read the full report on how UK companies like Neuranics are pioneering quantum technologies for life sciences and medical applications - https://ow.ly/f0J350TWzFV #QuantumForLife

Driving Business Growth through Investment and Partnerships Innovate UK and Scottish Enterprise came together yesterday to celebrate our joint commitment to supporting the best, technology-led businesses to start, grow and scale in the UK. Adrian Gillespie, CEO at Scottish Enterprise (SE) and Dr. Stella Peace, Innovate UK Interim Executive Chair, highlighted the impact of our collaboration: from contribution of Scottish investors to businesses through Innovate UK Investor Partnerships and the SE Co-Investment Fund, to growth achieved by Scottish businesses receiving Innovate UK Innovation Loans. We also discussed opportunities to increase the impact of support for innovative businesses, through ICURe, which helps researchers commercialise their innovations, High Value Manufacturing Catapult at the University of Strathclyde and Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult in Edinburgh. Innovate UK and Scottish Enterprise are creating pathways for businesses to grow – from grants to investment opportunities, within a thriving ecosystem. With 150 investor partners from across the UK and beyond we have built an exceptional community of deployable capital – and we are open until 20 November for new investor partners to join us. Find out more on how to become an investor partner: https://ow.ly/mK9W50TViNu Interested in how Innovate UK can help businesses and investors succeed? Learn more about our resources and services: https://ow.ly/OxPA50TViNv #BusinessInnovation #Innovation #Investment #BusinessGrowth #Collaboration Pamela Bal | Bruce Colley | Robert Martin | Ana Wolsztajn [Volsh-tayn] | Sara Palmer | Jemima Jones | Fiona Marshall – CEO of Biotangents Ltd | Elijah Nazarzadeh – Co-Founder and CSO of Nebu~Flow | Jack Ng – Business Development Manager at Skylark Lasers | John McNicol – Founder at Kelvin Capital

Net Zero Festival 2024: From Emissions to Opportunity 🌍 We were thrilled to have had a presence at BusinessGreen's Net Zero Festival again this year. Across both days, the conference was full of collaboration: Industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators gathered to explore how we can turn net zero from a target into a tangible reality. 🤝 Systems integration is essential to ensure efficiency across the net zero landscape. To truly accelerate progress, we must connect all parts of the puzzle—from energy to transport, to infrastructure and beyond. As an organisation, our focus moving forward will be on scaling innovations and businesses for wider impact. 🚀 It’s about embedding these solutions into the larger ecosystem, ensuring that every player has a role in driving sustainable change. Together, we can create a future where net zero isn’t just an ambition, but a fully integrated reality. If you missed out on Net Zero Festival this year, watch our highlight reel. View Mike Biddle, Innovate UK Executive Director for Net Zero's Presentation here- https://ow.ly/4lIL50TUAv4 Note: (Songtitles were used for session titles at Net Zero Festival . Innovate UK’s was “(We Want) The Same Thing” - Belinda Carlisle) #NetZero #Sustainability #Innovation"