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Articles tagged with: innovation
To boldly go? UK aims to boost defence capabilities in space
Defence
By Tom Hunter, Political Consultant
To boldly go? UK aims to boost defence capabilities in space
The government’s first full Defence Space Strategy will not rocket the United Kingdom to the front of the space arms race, but it promises to be a launch pad for developing new satellite capabilities and domestic know-how in an increasingly important military domain.
Pioneering plastic-eating enzyme innovation centre opens Partner content
Environment
By Plastic policy @ Portsmouth
Pioneering plastic-eating enzyme innovation centre opens
The University of Portsmouth’s Centre for Enzyme Innovation (CEI) will officially open its new Industrial Engagement Hub (IEH) on Friday 27 May.
The powerful network ready to help the UK realise its true potential Partner content
Economy
By Catapult Network
The powerful network ready to help the UK realise its true potential
From levelling up to reaching net zero, the UK has big ideas and grand plans – but in the midst of a war in Ukraine, a growing labour shortage, a booming rise in cost of living and with the pandemic and Brexit still influencing public spending the question is: can it achieve its ambitions? Matthew Durdy explains why the Catapult Network could hold many of the answers.
Partner content
Economy
By Catapult Network
The House of Lords debates the Catapult Network's role and future
On 19 May the House of Lords debated the report from the Science and Technology Committee: Catapults: bridging the gap between research and industry.
Accelerating human-relevant innovation will benefit both people and animals Partner content
Environment
By Animal Free Research UK
Accelerating human-relevant innovation will benefit both people and animals
Animal protection is an issue of vital importance and is rightfully climbing up the political agenda - recent months have seen some welcome progress in this field, but I want us to go further, and would like to see the UK position itself as leader in the world when it comes to animal welfare.
HFSS is an opportunity for real brand innovation Partner content
Environment
By Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I
HFSS is an opportunity for real brand innovation

Coming into force from this October, new HFSS legislation is considered the most significant change to the food and drink industry in decades, but how can businesses use the upcoming milestones as an opportunity for brand innovation?



Nicola Pegg, Director of Research and Development at Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I (SBF GB&I) explains the journey the makers of Lucozade and Ribena have been on to reduce sugar in its much-loved drinks. 

 
The government has its limits when it comes to spurring innovation Partner content
Economy
By Plexal
The government has its limits when it comes to spurring innovation
Plexal and IBM have found a new way for the private sector to meet the government’s aims of spending more with SMEs and building sovereign technology capability.
Celebrating innovation and inclusion initiatives in UK broadband Partner content
Communities
By Choose
Celebrating innovation and inclusion initiatives in UK broadband
Connectivity is recognised as one of the pillars of modern society, bringing people closer together and having a positive economic impact on the country too.
Catapult Network confirms commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Partner content
Economy
By Catapult Network
Catapult Network confirms commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The Catapult Network this week (24th February 2022) formalised its long-held commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I).
Partner content
Economy
By Catapult Network
“The Catapult Network has a fundamental role in delivering the Government’s levelling up agenda” says new Chair, Matthew Durdy
Catapult Network announces new Chair, confirms commitment to supporting delivery of levelling up agenda.
HVM Catapult: Powering Levelling Up Partner content
Economy
By High Value Manufacturing Catapult
HVM Catapult: Powering Levelling Up
A Year of Innovation: The Catapult Network's review of 2021 Partner content
Economy
By Catapult Network
A Year of Innovation: The Catapult Network's review of 2021
2021 demonstrated the power of what Catapults can achieve. Find out how we plan on going further in 2022.
Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
New survey shows increasing confidence in rail as an innovative sector, but more to be done
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has published the results of a new survey, finding increasing confidence amongst rail professionals that the industry is innovative.
How we can make tidal power the UK’s next renewables success story - learn from experts and industry leaders Partner content
Environment
By Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
How we can make tidal power the UK’s next renewables success story - learn from experts and industry leaders
Amidst a Code Red Climate Emergency and power supply uncertainty, it’s time to support tidal power
The politics of innovation have shifted – but Cabinet tensions are a barrier to unlocking the UK's potential
Environment
By George Dibb
The politics of innovation have shifted – but Cabinet tensions are a barrier to unlocking the UK's potential
The Conservative Party’s approach to innovation policy has dramatically shifted.
Sir James Dyson Interview: The UK has been left behind in technology and innovation
Brexit
By Georgina Bailey
Sir James Dyson Interview: The UK has been left behind in technology and innovation
From brilliant British inventor and manufacturer to leading Brexiteer, Sir James Dyson has been a household name for decades.
The engineer talks to Georgina Bailey about his view that Britain is failing at innovation, his farms, and why he has no plans to retire.
LISTEN: Catapult Network podcast series puts UK innovation under the spotlight Partner content
Economy
By Catapult Network
LISTEN: Catapult Network podcast series puts UK innovation under the spotlight
The Supercharging Innovation Podcast led by Dr Jeremy Silver, this year’s Catapult Network Chair and CEO of Digital Catapult, brought together special guests from government, business and academia to discuss innovation, and why it is so important for our society today. Here are some of the main highlights.
If levelling up is the vision, net-zero and scientific innovation are the tools
Communities
By Will Tanner
If levelling up is the vision, net-zero and scientific innovation are the tools
There needs to be a ruthless focus on delivery. The Prime Minister’s success in the red wall was built on his bonhomie and good intentions, but he will suffer if voters fail to feel improvements by the time they next go to the polls.
Robots are the key to future proof nuclear decommissioning Partner content
Economy
By Sellafield Ltd
Robots are the key to future proof nuclear decommissioning
We have seen what can be achieved with robotics at Sellafield. Now is the time to realise their long-term potential.
Partner content
Environment
By NOAH
NOAH Conference focusses on sustainability, innovation and the role of animal health
In the run up to COP 26, the 2021 NOAH Conference will look at Sustainability, innovation and the role of animal health, as the UK recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic gathers pace.
Why the UK’s Catapult Network Is Key to an Innovation-Led Economy Partner content
Economy
By Catapult Network
Why the UK’s Catapult Network Is Key to an Innovation-Led Economy
With the publication of its new £22 billion Innovation Strategy, government has placed innovation front and centre of its post-COVID recovery plans. But turning words into action will demand collaboration, strategic alignment, and on-the-ground support. Dr Jeremy Silver, Chair of the UK’s Catapult Network, sits down with The House to share his thoughts on how UK Catapults can help drive delivery and turbocharge the nation’s recovery
How advanced manufacturing can power the clean, green recovery Partner content
Economy
By High Value Manufacturing Catapult
How advanced manufacturing can power the clean, green recovery
Over the past ten years we have seen what UK manufacturing can achieve. With 2030 on the horizon, we must build on this momentum.
Partner content
Economy
By Catapult Network
Catapult Network welcomes Government’s Innovation Strategy and ambition to cement UK position as a world-leader in science, research and innovation
Catapults are making UK innovation happen – the future of UK R&D and innovation capability Partner content
Economy
By Catapult Network
Catapults are making UK innovation happen – the future of UK R&D and innovation capability
From enabling the consortia that produced thousands of ventilators for the National Health Service, setting up the Lighthouse testing labs network, scaling up vaccine manufacturing, to playing an integral role in creating the first compound semiconductor cluster, the UK’s Catapult Network is proving to be invaluable in achieving the country’s innovation ambition.