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BRITISH INNOVATION

Knowledge is the key to success

To underline our outstanding national reputation for British innovation, science and technology, the UK is Europe's leading recipient of R&D inward investment, says Sir Andrew Cahn, Chief Executive, UK Trade & Investment

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The world's number one choice for R&D

With a business climate that attracts companies from across the globe, the UK is Europe's top spot for Research and Development activity - and UKTI is there to support them every step of the way.

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Funding the future

Focusing on growing small business, start-ups and spin-outs, the Innovation Investment Fund has got off to a flying start

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UKAS - Delivering quality care

A look at how the United Kingdom Accreditation Service is helping to support innovation in the NHS

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Beta Technology - The value of knowledge exchange

Beta Technology has been helping clients to profit from new knowledge and collaborations for over 25 years

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KTN UPDATE

Knowledge Transfer Networks overview

Time to share knowledge - By Peter Dirken, KTN Programme Manager, Technology Strategy Board

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AEROSPACE & DEFENCE

Enabling collaboration with technological innovation

As custodian of the National Aerospace Technology Strategy, the Aerospace and Defence KTN works with a range of organisations to ensure its challenges are met

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Innovation on the front line

The Centre for Defence Enterprise is the first point of contact for anyone with an idea that will benefit defence. Centre for Defence Enterprise Communications Manager, Gavin Copeland explains how they bring innovation and investment together ensuring that front line forces have the best battle-winning technologies of the future

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A scientific approach to security

The Office for Security and Counter-Terrorism works to prevent the horrors of a terrorist attack becoming a reality - and science and technology has a leading role to play

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The innovation imperative - military technology

To continue to supply and support the Armed Forces with cutting-edge, battle-winning military technology, it is important that MOD and industry work closely together to stimulate and encourage innovation.

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GEOVATION

Ordnance Survey celebrates Geography going mainstream

Ordnance Survey GeoVation Awards Programme combines social open innovation with geography and allows individuals and businesses to bring their map-based ideas to life

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LOW CARBON

The low carbon vehicle agenda

The past year has seen considerable central and regional funding directed towards activities and technologies which will reduce UK vehicle CO2 emissions. Continuing the recent trend towards 'industrial activism', this funding is increasingly aimed at deploying low carbon vehicles and infrastructure across the UK.

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Carbon emissions - Growth opportunities in a low carbon economy

By Richard Miller, leader of the Low Impact Buildings Innovation Platform, Technology Strategy Board

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Low Carbon transport

Taking the lead in low carbon transport innovation

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Welcome to North East England

Powering ultra low carbon technology from North East England

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Sea Space - Energising the business community

From new innovation parks to vibrant networking groups, the prominence of technology and innovation from Sea Space in the commercial landscape of Hastings, East Sussex is increasing sharply every year

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Electric vehicles - Power for the people

Aiming to ensure the UK takes the lead in using zero-emission vehicles, the government is pumping £400m into kick starting an electric vehicles revolution

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Low Carbon - Taking the telematics route

Now a must-have for most drivers, satellite navigation devices and telematics also have a big role to play in not only cutting fuel and operating costs for companies running fleets, but also reducing their carbon footprint

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Driving towards a low emissions future

With low emissions vehicles accelerating into showrooms everywhere, the UK is on a government-backed drive to be at the forefront of ultra-low carbon automotive technology, as Ashley Martin reports

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CHEMISTRY INNOVATION

Offering stimulation and support

The Chemistry Innovation Knowledge Transfer Network aims to deliver tangible value for the UK chemistry-using industries

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Materials chemistry goes fast-track

Leading-edge developments in materials chemistry can now be fast-tracked to industrial application through the Knowledge Centre for Materials Chemistry, which looks back this month on a first year of success

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DIGITAL INNOVATION

Digital Innovation across value chains

The communications sector has seen the evolution of value chains - and the Digital Communications KTN has been working closely with members and UKTI to demonstrate new value chains concepts

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Innovation for a Digital Britain

By Nick Appleyard, Digital Britain Programme Leader, the Technology Strategy Board

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University of Southampton - Phoenix from the flames

After fire destroyed the world-renowned photonics research centre at the University of Southampton, a commitment to rebuild it bigger and better has seen the emergence of a new facility, representing over £100m investment in UK science and technology research

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ENERGY INNOVATION

Innovation in renewable energy - Shaping our world

By Filomena la Porta, Lead Technologist - Energy Generation and Supply, the Technology Strategy Board

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The jewels in the Crown

With its extensive marine assets, The Crown Estate is working on projects that could see a third of the UK's electricity requirements met by wind and marine renewable energy by 2020

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ENVIRONMENT

Environmental sustainability - climate of change

With interests spanning water, energy, land management and food production, the Environmental Sustainability KTN is meeting the challenges of the environment

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LIFE SCIENCES

Using technology to tackle healthcare challenges

Zahid Latif, Lead Technologist - Bioscience, Medicines and Healthcare, the Technology Strategy Board (TSB) looks at the areas of innovation the TSB has pinpointed for targeted R&D support in Life Sciences in the UK

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Academia, industry and the NHS

Professor Sir John Bell, President, Academy of Medical Sciences, looks a how fostering innovation through partnership will enable the UK to seize to scientific opportunities

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MODERN BUILT ENVIRONMENT

The key to a better built environment

Innovation is vital to creating a better built environment, enhancing the quality of life for generations to come - which is where the Modern Built Environment KTN comes in

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NANOTECHNOLOGY

Connecting technology, catalysing innovation

If the UK wants to remain a leading knowledge economy, it cannot afford not to be at the forefront of nanotechnology. The NanoKTN works to make sure the UK stays ahead

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NanoCentral - A gateway to market

As world-class experts in nanomaterials technology, NanoCentral offers a range of solutions and services to help business get their goods to market

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OPEN INNOVATION

Great British Inventions

A round up of the greatest british inventions

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NESTA - What gets measured gets done

The new Innovation Index shows that the UK is more innovative than thought. The challenge, says NESTA's Jonathan Kestenbaum, is to ensure it stays that way

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Unilever - Open innovation is a strategic priority

As one of the world's largest consumer-goods companies, Unilever has always enjoyed an open culture. However, open innovation is now a critical functional capability for Unilever - and one which it aims to see going onwards and upwards.

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CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE

Regional variations with support services

Regional agencies provide a much-needed helping hand for SMEs in developing new products, support services and business practices. Mike Sharpe looks at the incentives and programmes available to give innovation a kick start in the UK's regions

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Creating an innovative business environment

Wales offers a range of support services and expertise to help innovative companies realise their potential

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The Cockcroft Institute - Beaming into matter and life

The Cockcroft Institute is a new model for collaboration between academia, national facilities, industry and local economy for research, development, discovery and innovation

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Birmingham Science City and the appliance of science

A region-wide partnership, Birmingham Science City uses science, technology and innovation to exploit new opportunities and find solutions to major problems

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Advantage West Midlands - Investing in innovation

From support for small businesses to developing a world-class manufacturing technology centre, Advantage West Midlands is putting its weight behind innovation in the region

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Investment in research Excellence with impact

Research Councils UK (RCUK) is the strategic partnership of the seven UK Research Councils.

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Prospect Leicestershire - A hive of innovation activity

With the aim of bringing universities and businesses together to innovate, Prospect Leicestershire is aiming to further strengthen the region's world-class reputation for innovation

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Invest in Nottingham - A city building on success

With its long-standing reputation as a centre of innovation and creativity, Nottingham is building on the strengths of its sectors to ensure its continued economic success. Invest in Nottingham is the official inward investment agency for Nottingham.

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Wolverhampton Science Park - Facing the future

Understanding and responding to tenant requirements is key to how Wolverhampton Science Park is beating the economic downturn

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Drivers of innovation

As the UK's main drivers of innovation, universities collaborate with a range of organisations to provide solutions to global problems. Richard Scrase reports

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Pioneering projects at Northumbria University

From keeping elderly people fit and healthy to helping businesses develop healthcare concepts, Northumbria University is currently investing in a range of projects and programmes that will make a real and lasting difference in society

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Teesside University is a hotbed of digital talent

Teesside University is one of the UK's leading universities for business, producing world-class graduates in engineering, computer games design, animation, media, design and health

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Raising the standards of science parks

The UK Science Parks Association is dedicated to raising the standards of science parks provision through an inclusive membership policy and improvement of membership services, ensuring that the brand of Science Parks in the UK is maintained as a distinct property and business development offering, not just a real-estate initiative

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Northern Ireland Science Park - Going for growth

With tenant companies growing by 100%, Northern Ireland Science Park is an environment where people can do business with science

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East of England - The ideas region

Traditionally excelling in innovation, the East of England is a area with a world-class reputation for research - and the East of England Development Agency has an innovation strategy designed to help businesses succeed

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The University of Surrey - A blend of the best

As a global university with a world-class research profile, the University of Surrey offers a fusion of academic knowledge, professional insight and can-do confidence

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Isle of Wight

A unique offer for renewable energy

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The University of Greenwich

Alleviating poverty, encouraging growth, providing sustainability. The Natural Resources Institute at the University of Greenwich is renowned worldwide for its expertise in harnessing natural and human capital for the benefit of developing countries

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West of England - When West is best

From super materials to super-speed, there are many reasons the West of England is the powerhouse of the South West

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University of Huddersfield - To be absolutely precise

Attracting high levels of funding, the globally-renowned research teams at the University of Huddersfield are working on a range of projects to improve precision techniques

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The University of Sheffield

Working to solve the problems that matter. The University of Sheffield is a top-10 UK research-intensive institution, with an annual turnover in the region of £400m

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