Business opportunities in China's urban living sector
When I think of China, I think big, incomprehensible scale and an unparalleled opportunity for UK businesses to tap into.
Business opportunities in the Malaysia's urban sector
The global market for urban technologies is expected to reach $408 billion by 2020 by conservative estimates (if you're a “glass half full” kind of person, you’re looking at a $1.5 trillion opportunity). UK businesses could be attracting a $40 …
Business opportunities in the China's agri-tech sector
The Internet of Pigs is a good mix of high-tech platform and Chinese humour, but its creators at Beijing-based company Nongxin claim it is the solution to the country’s food security challenges. Home to one of the world’s largest populations, …
Newton Fund: global opportunities for innovative UK businesses
It’s hard to believe that we are already into our third year of delivering Newton Fund activities. When I started as Newton Fund Programme Manager back in 2014, I was told that the job “might be a bit bumpy for …
Positively impacting Chile's mining sector with space-based technology
The Satellite Applications Catapult has recently completed a project investigating how satellite technology can create a positive socio-economic impact on mining operations in Chile. A significant element of the Catapult’s remit is identifying and nurturing international relationships where the collaborative …
Connected cities – seeking new opportunities for global partnership
I arrived in India after an exciting few days at the Innovate 2016 event in Manchester, co-hosted by Innovate UK and the Department for International Trade. Cities of the future were an important theme of the event, showcasing UK innovation. …