As I reflect on a very enjoyable and productive 12 years with Innovate UK, which came after a 38-year engineering career making aircraft and cars better, safer and more economical, I have to ask myself this awkward question, “How can it be that I’ve only just woken up in the last few years to the harsh realities of climate change?”
Diverse thinking breeds diversity and innovation. Hannah Gibson from the Transforming Construction Challenge team explores what diversity means for the sector.
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Innovation is often associated with science and technology, which are both often associated with detrimental environmental impact. In reality however, it is in fact innovation, design and science that are coming together to build a brighter future for the planet …
Data analysis may not sound like the most exciting thing in the world, but Innovate UK has funded some groundbreaking applications which provide accurate information - often with a creative approach to data visualisation. These are helping to create a more …
Solving city problems Over the last few years, Innovate UK has put a lot of effort into the future of cities. We have set up the Future Cities Catapult Centre, and created an Urban Living programme that has supported projects …
Life in cities is becoming more complicated Globalisation and the breath-taking progress in digital technologies have led to the world becoming ever more interconnected and interdependent. Combine that with other factors such as climate change, new patterns of work, and …
Sustainable fabrics in bike wear My name is Rob, I’m the founder of Grn Bikewear, seen with my team in the photo below. I’m an avid cyclist and triathlete, and have been competing for the last 5 years in all …
