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Innovate UKAI for Services 2025 Podcast Series 2 Episode 8: Structuring the unstructuredBuying a home can be stressful—especially when it comes to legal enquiries. Hear how AI and machine learning are helping conveyancers manage chaos and speed up transactions. Wondering how AI supports legal pros? This episode is a must-listen!
Participants of this podcast:
- Astrid Ayel, AI for Services Lead, Innovate UK Business Connect
- Gemma Fulbrook-Felstead, Director of Operations, Collaborative Conveyancing
- Jonny Palmer, Data Science Lead, Collaborative Conveyancing
- Robert Firth, Senior AI Research Scientist, STFC Hartree Centre
Innovate UK and the Economic and Social Research Coun...2025-06-1842 minInnovate UKAI for Services 2025 Podcast Series 2 Episode 7: Investing with intentHow can AI help pensions match personal values? Discover how conversational AI and sustainability data are helping savers align their investments with what matters most. Interested in values-driven investing? Tune in!
In this episode, we hear from these participants:
- Andrew Tucker, Co-Founder and CEO, Mettle Capital
- Astrid Ayel, AI for Services Lead, Innovate UK Business Connect
- Benjamin Winter, Lead Machine Learning Engineer, Wyser
- Mark Pearce, Founder and CEO, Wyser
Innovate UK and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) have invested £26.5 million in the Next Generat...2025-06-1843 minInnovate UKAI for Services 2025 Podcast Series 2 Episode 6: Cracking crypto taxCrypto taxation can be complex and confusing. Dan Howitt of Recap explains how his startup is making crypto tax calculations secure and manageable for accountants and investors alike. If you want to understand crypto tax better, this episode is for you.
Participants of this podcast:
- Astrid Ayel, AI for Services Lead, Innovate UK Business Connect
- Daniel Howitt, CEO and Co-Founder of Recap
Innovate UK and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) have invested £26.5 million in the Next Generation Professional and Financial Services programme to help professional service sectors (accoun...2025-06-1831 minInnovate UKAI for Services 2025 Podcast Series 2 Episode 5: Insurance for the real worldWhen insurance meets the gig economy, flexibility and tech matter. Janthana Kaenprakhamroy of Tapoly shares how AI is reshaping insurance for freelancers and small businesses. Curious about inclusive, tech-driven insurance? Listen now!
Participants of this podcast:
- Astrid Ayel, AI for Services Lead, Innovate UK Business Connect
- Janthana Kaenprakhamroy, CEO and Founder, Tapoly
Innovate UK and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) have invested £26.5 million in the Next Generation Professional and Financial Services programme to help professional service sectors (accounting and law) and the financial service sectors (insurance, lending, adviso...2025-06-1819 minInnovate UKAI for Services 2025 Podcast Series 2 Episode 4: Making It Work: Innovation in practiceWhat does innovation look like in small accounting firms? Learn how hands-on training and simple tech tools help firms modernise without being tech experts. Ready to update your practice? Don’t miss this episode!
In this episode, we hear from these participants:
- Astrid Ayel, AI for Services Lead at Innovate UK Business Connect
- Dr. Tzameret Rubin, Senior Lecturer in Innovation and Management at Oxford Brookes Business School and lead of the TiPS Innovation Adoption Accelerator
- Rebecca Trudgett, Director & Founder, Switchfoot Accounting
Innovate UK and the Economic and Soc...2025-06-1832 minInnovate UKAI for Services 2025 Podcast Series 2 Episode 3: Innovation, actuallyHow do firms overcome the barriers to innovation? Hear from academic leaders on how training and peer support help financial and professional firms embrace new technology. Facing challenges in innovation? This episode is for you.
In this episode, we hear from these participants:
- Astrid Ayel, AI for Services Lead at Innovate UK Business Connect
- Dr. Tzameret Rubin, Senior Lecturer in Innovation and Management at Oxford Brookes Business School and lead of the TiPS Innovation Adoption Accelerator
- Jack Stanbury, Senior Project Manager, University of Bristol
- Jonathan Beavers...2025-06-1836 minInnovate UKAI for Services 2025 Podcast Series 2 Episode 2: Let’s talk about moneyWhat does real financial inclusion look like? Tynah Matembe shares how lived experiences inspired her mission to make financial education accessible and practical for all. If you want to understand what inclusion means in practice, tune in!
Participants of this podcast:
- Astrid Ayel, AI for Services Lead, Innovate UK Business Connect
- Tynah Matembe, Founder and CEO, MoneyMatix
Innovate UK and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) have invested £26.5 million in the Next Generation Professional and Financial Services programme to help professional service sectors (accounting and law) and the financi...2025-06-1837 minInnovate UKAI for Services 2025 Podcast Series 2 Episode 1: Making sense of the small printHow clear is the fine print you sign? Minesh Patel of Amplified Global shares his journey from dyslexia diagnosis to creating tech that makes legal and financial info easier to understand. If you have ever skipped the small print, this episode is for you.
Participants of this podcast:
- Astrid Ayel, AI for Services Lead, Innovate UK Business Connect
- Kevin Still, Director, Debt Managers Standards Association (DEMSA)
- Minesh Patel, Founder, Amplified Global
- Richard Hyde, Professor of Law, Regulation and Governance, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Nottin...2025-06-1849 minInnovate UKIndustrial Energy Transformation Fund - Episode 9: Decarbonising the Food IndustryIn this final episode of the IETF podcast series, Jenni McDonnell MBE, speaks with Kerry Whiteside from Samworth Brothers and Emma Piercy from the Food and Drink Federation, the trade association supporting the food industry. Together, they explore the challenges facing the food industry in decarbonising and how the IETF support has helped food manufacturers to transform their processes, cut emissions and improve energy efficiencies.
2025-05-0919 minInnovate UKBattery Caffè Series 2 Episode 4: Batteries in AIIn Episode 4 of the Battery Caffè Podcast Series 2, we explore the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), their applications in battery manufacturing, characterisation and recycling, as well as the opportunities and limitations for adoption of AI technology for batteries. We’re joined by three experts who share their knowledge and industry insights.
We hope you enjoy the series! Please feel free to share it with your network.
Guests
Richard Hewitson | CEO | Lion Vision
Dr Mona Faraji-Niri | Associate Professor of Battery Modelling | WMG
Steve Kench | CTO | Polaron
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Nikoleta Pip...2025-05-0628 minInnovate UKBattery Caffè Series 2 Episode 3: Batteries in Grid and StationaryVisit the series page
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In Episode 3 of the Battery Caffè Podcast Series 2, we explore the role of batteries in grid and stationary storage applications, covering key insights on the UK's ambitious targets for renewable energy and the role of battery energy storage systems. The episode discusses their importance in supporting a stable electricity grid, the battery technologies currently being used for stationary storage, and the commercial opportunities and challenges in this sector.
The discussion highlights how batteries can significantly reduce energy costs for businesses and how demand for battery systems i...2025-03-1123 minInnovate UKIndustrial Energy Transformation Fund - Episode 8: Decarbonising the Paper IndustryIn this episode of the IETF podcast series, we focus on the UK paper industry and how businesses are benefiting from IETF support. Richard Lewis from WEPA and Richard Burnett from James Cropper Ltd share with Jenni McDonnell MBE how IETF funding has helped them cut carbon emissions and make their paper manufacturing processes more sustainable.
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2025-02-2623 minInnovate UKBattery Caffè Series 2 Episode 2: Batteries in MaritimeEpisode 2: Batteries for Maritime
In Episode 2 of Battery Caffè Podcast Series 2, we explore the role of batteries in maritime, covering key areas such as the current landscape for decarbonisation, integration of batteries, and the future of zero-emission vessels. We’re joined by three experts who share their knowledge and industry insight.
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Guests
Enora Pichon | Deputy Project Director | Bibby Marine Limited
Syb ten Cate Hoedemaker | Managing Director | Maritime Battery Forum
Prune Bouillot | Naval Architect | Houlder Lim...2025-02-2623 minInnovate UKIndustrial Energy Transformation Fund - Episode 7: Decarbonising the Glass IndustryIn episode 7 of the IETF podcast, Jenni McDonnell MBE talks to Dean Butler and Sharon Todd from Ardagh Glass Packaging and Mark Pudner from the British Glass trade association.2025-02-1019 minInnovate UKBattery Caffè Series 2 Episode 1: Batteries in AerospaceEpisode 1: Batteries in Aerospace
In Episode 1 of Battery Caffè Podcast Series 2, we explore the role of batteries in aerospace, covering key areas such as technical innovation, commercial opportunities, and industry collaborations within the aerospace sector. We’re joined by three experts who share their knowledge and experience. We hope you enjoy the series! Please feel free to share it with your network.
Guests
Kate Cooke | Energy Sources Senior Manager | Collins Aerospace
Dr Jack Nicholas | Director | Qdot Technology
Jacqueline Castle | Chief Technology Officer | Aerospace Technology Institute
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Debra Jones | Knowledge Transfer Man...2025-02-0325 minInnovate UKWorkforce Foresighting Hub Episode 7: IfATE – How to shape the future workforceIn this episode we are joined by Jonathan Mitchell and Dr Richard Clewley from the Insititute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) to discuss their role in aligning skills development with labour market needs.
Created in 2017, IfATE works with employers to shape apprenticeships, T Levels and higher technical qualifications in order to prepare the workforce for the future. We discuss how they have benefitted from working with the Workforce Foresighting Hub in order to address the future skills challenge.
Jonathan and Richard take a broader look at the future of the UK skills challenge, including wh...2025-01-2344 minInnovate UKWorkforce Foresighting Hub Episode 6 – Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) – Case StudyKaren Burgess and Simon Hawdon from CPI join us for episode 6 of the Workforce Foresighting Hub Podcast, following the recent publication of a workforce foresighting report addressing the skills challenge in RNA therapeutics manufacturing.
With this sector expected to grow rapidly in the future, the UK has the opportunity to lead the way, but only with a skilled workforce to support this growth. This episode sees Karen and Simon pick out the key insights and recommendations from this report to help address the sector’s current challenges.
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Downl...2024-12-0927 minInnovate UKWorkforce Foresighting Hub Episode 5 – Satellite Applications Catapult Case StudyIn episode 5, we welcome Kathie Bowden from the Satellite Applications Catapult, and Bethan McAulay of Astroscale, to discuss their experience of workforce foresighting.
After recently completing a workforce foresighting report for the UK space sector, the knowledgeable pair go into detail on the challenges facing the sector and the actions needed to prepare the workforce to adapt to future skills requirements.
They also talk about their experience of the Workforce Foresighting Hub process and how they have benefitted from participating in a foresighting cycle.
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2024-11-1440 minInnovate UKWorkforce Foresighting Hub - Episode 4: Coaches CornerThe Workforce Foresighting Hub coaches are at the heart of the WF Hub programme. They work closely with all participants to ensure everything runs smoothly and offer advice and guidance throughout the workshops. So, who better to get on the podcast to discuss the WF Hub process with?
For this episode, WF Hub coaches Satchin Semage, Jack Lockhart and Samantha Yair discuss their background in skills and share the insights they have learned from the workshops.
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2024-10-1729 minInnovate UKWorkforce Foresighting Hub - Episode 3: Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult – a WFH Case StudyOur third episode sees us speak to Andrew Esson, Future Skills Lead at Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult.
ORE Catapult were part of one of the first Workforce Foresighting Hub cycles, where they looked into preparing the workforce for future challenges in the offshore floating wind sector. In this episode, we hear about ORE Catapult’s experience in the programme, how they benefitted from it and what they learned along the way.
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Series page: https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/news/workforce-foresighting-hub-podcast-series/
Y...2024-09-1327 minInnovate UKSilent Designers Episode 8 - Recorded LiveExplore the transformative power of design as you listen to the Silent Designers’ podcast finale, recorded live. Our panel of Catapult’s Design network experts will share firsthand insights on leveraging multidisciplinary design for innovation in your business. Engage directly with industry leaders and gain practical strategies to integrate design thinking into your projects.
Why watch?
Learn actionable strategies to embed design thinking into your innovation projects.
Gain firsthand knowledge from industry leaders, empowering you to redefine the scope and impact of design in your business.
Who is featured?
Our hosts, Steve Welch and Ka...2024-08-2759 minInnovate UKWorkforce Foresighting Hub - Episode 2: Introducing the Workforce Foresighting HubThe second episode looks at how the Workforce Foresighting Hub programme and the wider Skills Value Chain approach can address the UK skills challenge.
We’re joined by WF Hub coaches Steve Picker and John Lanham who explain what the programme consists of and how it works, as well as how we can use insights and data to inform how we prepare for the future.
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2024-08-1629 minInnovate UKWorkforce Foresighting Hub - Episode 1: What is the skills challenge?In the first episode of the series, we are joined by Workforce Foresighting Hub Lead Consultants John Lanham and Paul Shakspeare to delve into the UK skills challenge.
John has worked in the higher education and skills sector for over 30 years and has been part of the work to develop the Workforce Foresighting Hub for the last five years.
Paul is an engineer who spent most of his career working on how we train and educate people in various fields, which is how he initially met John. They now work together as consultants to help...2024-07-1728 minInnovate UKKTN Age Innovators - Episode 4: Activating Our Ageing PopulationInnovate UK’s Knowledge Transfer Manager, Karen Wilkinson, introduces listeners to leading researchers and innovators whose work has the potential to support us as we age.
Brought to you by the Healthy Ageing Challenge Community of Practice, hosted by Innovate UK, this series spotlights the pioneering innovations being developed to shape the future of our longevity and explores the inspiration behind the work that’s currently taking place.
Episode 4: Activating Our Ageing Population
How can technology and innovation support us as we age? And how on earth might they make someone’s kitchen bigger? In...2024-03-2723 minInnovate UKKTN Age Innovators - Episode 3: The Medicine of CricketEpisode 3 — The Medicine of Cricket
Can sport break down the barriers around ethnicity, age, and gender? In this, the third episode of Age Innovators, host Helen Crampin, Innovation and Technology Lead from the Innovate UK Healthy Ageing Challenge, talks to Alosh K Jose, co-founder and CEO of Newcastle-based Cricketqube, to explore this question and more.
Cricketqube is an evidence- and data-backed Community Interest Company. The company’s aim is to make cricket accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds. Founders Anish John— a former international indoor cricketer who has represented India at the senior level—and...2024-03-2019 minInnovate UKAge Innovators - Episode 2: Supporting Healthy Ageing At WorkIn this episode of ‘Age Innovators’, Innovate UK’s Knowledge Transfer Manager, Karen Wilkinson, introduces listeners to leading researchers and innovators whose work has the potential to support us as we age.
Brought to you by the Healthy Ageing Challenge Community of Practice, hosted by Innovate UK, this series spotlights the pioneering innovations being developed to shape the future of our longevity and explores the inspiration behind the work that’s currently taking place.
Supporting Healthy Ageing at Work
In today’s older workforce, the fact that one in three people is aged 50 or over poses...2024-03-0626 minInnovate UKSilent Designers Episode 7 - Yasmin Ali, RWECan design take us to unexpected places?
In this, seventh episode of Silent Designers, this month’s guest, Yasmin Ali, explores the theme of Net Zero and Sustainable Technologies, discusses the unexpected ways in which hydrogen could decarbonise our world, and reveals the most effective deployments of hydrogen happening in industry today.
Award-winning chartered engineer, Yasmin Ali, is a Hydrogen Project Development Manager at RWE—a leading supplier of renewables worldwide. She’s also the author of the book Power Up, which looks at global energy systems and the energy transition.
Join us as Yasmin...2024-02-2718 minInnovate UKAge Innovators - Episode 1: Language of CareIntroduction to the series
In this new Innovate UK Business Connect podcast series, Age Innovators, we meet researchers and innovators whose work has the potential to support us as we age. Brought to you by the Healthy Ageing Challenge Community of Practice and hosted by Innovate UK, this series spotlights the pioneering innovations being developed to shape the future of our longevity and explores the inspiration behind the work that’s currently taking place.
Episode 1: Language of Care
Can we harness advances in innovation and technology and use them to support the needs of an...2024-02-1926 minInnovate UKSilent Designers Episode 6 - Ahmed Wobi, Tonus TechHow AI and design thinking are helping us live better for longer
In this, the sixth episode of Silent Designers, Steve Welch and guest, Ahmed Wobi, explore the theme of healthy living and tech.
Award winning writer, director—and national basketball champion, Ahmed Wobi, is also the co-founder of Tonus Tech. Tonus Tech provides preventative health companies with wearable solutions and AI-driven movement analysis and personalised workout programmes to optimise people's fitness age.
Ahmed and his team’s focus is on keeping people moving better for longer using sensors and artificial intelligence.
Join us...2024-01-2217 minInnovate UKIndustrial Energy Transformation Fund Podcast - Episode 6: Decarbonising the Chemicals IndustryIn episode 6 of the IETF podcast, Jenni McDonnell MBE sits down with Simon Proctor from Mitsubishi Chemicals UK and James Findlay from Esseco Group.
We explore the challenges faced by the chemicals industry as it strives to achieve the ambitious target of net zero emissions. Our conversation delves into the innovative strategies both organisations are looking to adopt, supported by the IETF. Join us for this discussion on the chemical sector's journey towards sustainability, unraveling the transformative measures shaping its commitment to a greener future.
Guests:
Simon Proctor | Head of Project Puma...2024-01-1920 minInnovate UKIndustrial Energy Transformation Fund Podcast - Episode 5: Decarbonising the Ceramics IndustryWelcome to episode 5 of the IETF podcast, where we have the privilege of hearing from Guy Armitage of the York Handmade Brick Company and Stephane Vissiere representing Wienerberger.
In this episode, we discuss the unique challenges that the ceramic sector collectively faces as it moves towards the ambitious goal of achieving net-zero emissions. Our discussion also delves into the innovative strategies these companies are hoping to implement with support from the IETF. Join us for this insightful discussion of the ceramic sector's path to sustainability.
Guests:
Guy Armitage | Managing Director – York Handmade Brick Co...2023-11-0724 minInnovate UKIndustrial Energy Transformation Fund Podcast - Episode 4: Decarbonising the Drinks sectorIn this episode, we speak to Calvin Winch from Britvic and Andy McKnight from Heineken about the decarbonisation journey faced by the drinks industry.
Our podcast takes a deep dive into the many challenges that the drinks sector faces as it moves towards achieving net zero emission targets. We explore the advantages of having an engaged public aligned with the 2050 net zero goals, how it has spurred a shift in consumer preferences towards companies committed to reaching them. Additionally, we discuss the pivotal role decarbonisation plays in the fabric of both companies and the innovative strategies employed...2023-11-0725 minInnovate UKSilent Designers Episode 5 - Mark Price, BiohaviourWhat role can design play in our journey to Net Zero?
In this fifth episode of Silent Designers, we explore the theme of net zero and sustainable technologies with guest, Mark Price.
A professor of Aeronautics at Queen's University Belfast, Mark Price is also the co-founder of Biohaviour, a research initiative exploring bio-inspired rules for innovative engineering design.
Biohavior aims to bring bio-inspired concepts and ideas into the realm of engineering design and cloud-based manufacturing within a single fully integrated environment.
“I’ve found that the decisions that design supports are absolutel...2023-10-2521 minInnovate UKSilent Designers Episode 4 - Tom Inns, CofinkWhat role does design play in our healthcare systems?
In this fourth episode of Silent Designers, our guest Tom Inns explores the theme of healthy living and technologies. Tom is the director of the consultancy, Cofink, a visiting Professor at the University of Strathclyde, and a coach on the Innovate UK Design for Growth programme.
Join us as Tom explains his fascination with the role design can play in helping the silent designers within healthcare teams understand complex challenges, undertake the necessary phases of discovery, and innovate to deliver change.
“Each time I run a p...2023-09-2217 minInnovate UKSilent Designers episode 3 - Marie Williams, Dream NetworksWhat happens when you bring children as young as seven together with businesses, senior designers, and architects and ask them to design a space to play?
The third episode of Silent Designers explores the theme of Knowledge Transfer and Design with guest Marie Williams — Chartered Engineer, Design Lecturer, TEDx speaker, and Founder of Social Enterprise, Dream Networks.
Join us as playful engineer, Marie Williams, explains what took her from a career in innovation across aerospace, nuclear fusion, and software engineering to launch a social enterprise, Dream Networks and her drive to address the need for more...2023-08-2819 minInnovate UKSilent Designers Episode 2 - Cat Drew, Design CouncilThe second episode of Silent Designers explores the theme of Net Zero and Sustainable Technologies with guest Cat Drew, Chief Design Officer at the Design Council. Cat shares how, in her role, she’s bringing together the very best knowledge, practice, and frameworks about how to Design for Planet and sharing that knowledge with designers, innovators, commissioners, and policymakers.
“The Design Council’s vision is for a regenerative world for all. The way we’re way going to get there is for people in the design sector—all 1.79 million of us—to Design for Planet and help us make the s...2023-07-2516 minInnovate UKBattery Caffè Podcast Episode 10: Critical MineralsThis podcast episode focuses on critical minerals in the battery supply chain and is hosted by Nikoleta Piperidou, Cross-Sector Battery Systems Innovation Network Lead at Innovate UK KTN and Dr Sheena Hindocha, Knowledge Transfer Manager for Materials Chemistry at Innovate UK KTN with special guest Olimpia Pilch, International Partnerships and Business Manager at Critical Minerals Association United Kingdom (CMA UK).
Nikoleta and Sheena talk about the economic and technological importance of critical minerals and why we should collaborate with global industry partners to build a more resilient energy supply that accelerates the growth of the UK’s dom...2023-07-2423 minInnovate UKSilent Designers Episode 1 - Anna Wilson, 52 NorthRedefining Design Boundaries: Join us for the inaugural episode of 'Silent Designers' as Anna Wilson takes us on a captivating journey into the world of design. With a fresh and innovative approach, Anna showcases the true essence of design in its purest form, while also sharing her unexpected path into process design. Reflecting on her experiences, Anna reveals, "This doesn't work so well, let's come back to the drawing board and try to improve that. My main learning is that it's an iterative process and actually, it is never finished." Trained as a vet and now Head of Operations...2023-06-2922 minInnovate UKBattery Caffè Podcast Episode 9: AnodesHosted by Debra Jones and Juan Maria Gonzalez Carballo, Chemistry Knowledge Transfer Managers at Innovate UK KTN, with special guest Alex Groombridge, Chief Technology Officer & Cofounder at Echion Technologies.
This episode focuses on different chemistries for anodes and the challenges of scaling up manufacturing. Juan and Debra talk about the UK's battery anode and cathode capabilities, the desired properties of these materials and the production as well as commercialisation of this emerging technology to supply anode grade niobium oxides.
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2023-04-1719 minInnovate UKBattery Caffè Podcast Episode 8: The UK battery investment landscapeThis podcast episode focuses on the funding landscape and specifically discusses opportunities and challenges within the UK battery ecosystem. We also discuss the insights and findings from the Electric Vehicle Battery Tech in the UK 2022 report that Faraday Battery Challenge has recently partnered with DealRoom to deliver with contributions from Innovate UK KTN. This report outlines how the industry is going to scale up with more investment in scaling innovative battery technology companies.
This podcast is hosted by Nikoleta Piperidou, Cross-Sector Battery Systems Innovation Network Lead at Innovate UK KTN, and Jordan Fletcher, Knowledge Transfer Manager for...2023-04-0528 minInnovate UKMaritime Innovation Sound Waves - Episode 5: Future Sustainable PortsMatthew Moss, the Maritime Knowledge Transfer Manager at Innovate UK KTN is joined by Debra Jones, Knowledge Transfer Manager - Chemistry to talk about Future Sustainable Ports.
During this podcast conversation, Matt and Debra discuss making vessels and port machinery sustainable by using renewable electric power or alternative fuels including biofuels, or hydrogen, ammonia and methanol. They also discuss specific examples of use cases of this technology such as hydrogen or battery powered ferries.
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The Maritime & Ports Innovation Network is a community that collates knowledge from the maritime and...2023-03-2219 minInnovate UKBattery Caffè Podcast Episode 7: Advanced Materials for BatteriesThis episode centres around the advantages of having graphene and nanomaterials in batteries, the most exciting commercial opportunities in the future, and the technological challenges of using these advanced materials.
During this podcast episode, Nikoleta Piperidou and Neelam Mughal from Innovate UK KTN were joined by James Baker, CEO at Graphene@Manchester.
2023-03-2017 minInnovate UKMaritime Innovation Sound Waves - Podcast Episode 4: Green PortsEpisode 4 of the Maritime Innovation Sound Waves Podcast from the Maritime and Ports Innovation Network has drifted ashore. This podcast series is dedicated to discussing and exploring technologies as well as solutions developed and used in the Ports and Maritime sector to meet the UK’s Net Zero targets.
In this episode, Matthew Moss, the Maritime Knowledge Transfer Manager at Innovate UK KTN is joined by guests Elly Howe, Environmental and Sustainability Coordinator at Portsmouth International Port & Jerry Clarke, Marine Pilot at Portsmouth International Port and Marlene Mitchell, Commercial Manager from the Port of Aberdeen, exploring the top...2023-03-1529 minInnovate UKMaritime Innovation Sound Waves - Episode 3: Shore Powered PortsEpisode 3 of the Maritime Innovation Sound Waves Podcast from the Maritime and Ports Innovation Network has arrived at the docks. This podcast series is dedicated to discussing and exploring technologies as well as solutions developed and used in the Ports and Maritime sector to meet the UK’s Net Zero targets.
In this episode, we explore how ports are supplying electricity to vessels allowing them to switch off their diesel engines in the harbour and recharge their energy storage systems and electrical equipment.
Topics of conversation also include the UK’s first ship to store a la...2023-03-0828 minInnovate UKBattery Caffè Podcast Episode 6: Quantum for BatteriesThe Battery Caffè is back and better than ever. During this episode, our podcast hosts discuss how advancements in quantum technologies can enable the development of innovative battery applications that will benefit all consumers. We also delve into a deep conversation about future commercial quantum and battery projects that will improve transportation, energy infrastructure, electronics, and online computing capabilities.
This episode was hosted by Nikoleta Piperidou who is the Cross-Sector Battery Systems Innovation Network Lead at Innovate UK KTN as well as Dr Najwa Sidqi, Quantum Technologies Knowledge Transfer Manager at Innovate UK KTN who were joined b...2023-03-0717 minInnovate UKMaritime Innovation Sound Waves - Episode 2: Connected PortsEpisode 2 of the Maritime Innovation Sound Waves Podcast from the Maritime and Ports Innovation Network has sailed into the harbour. This podcast series is dedicated to discussing and exploring technologies as well as solutions developed and used in the Ports and Maritime sector to meet the UK’s Net Zero targets.
How are ports becoming better connected to their industrial and maritime ecosystems through emerging 5G enabled technology?
We answer this question in detail and explore how cutting edge technology like 5G and the Internet of Things are enabling the creation of more connected ports. Th...2023-03-0129 minInnovate UKMaritime Innovation Sound Waves - Episode 1: Smart PortsWelcome to the Maritime Innovation Sound Waves Podcast from the Maritime and Ports Innovation Network - a series dedicated to discussing and exploring technologies as well as solutions developed and used in the Ports and Maritime sector to meet the government’s Net Zero targets.
In this episode, we discuss the use cases of Smart Ports designed to support the digitalisation of supply chain logistics and increase resilience, improve efficiency, and accelerate decarbonisation.
Hosted by Mark Wray, we are joined in this episode by Thomas White, Ecosystems Director for Maritime from the Connected Places Catapult & Ri...2023-02-2228 minInnovate UKHydroGenerally - Episode 10: Green Hydrogen ProductionDebra Jones, Chemistry Knowledge Transfer Manager, and Simon Buckley, Zero Emission Mobility Knowledge Transfer Manager from Innovate UK KTN, talk about green hydrogen production with their special guest Chris Jackson, CEO & Founder at Protium.
This podcast discussion centres around methods of producing clean hydrogen from renewable energy sources, the innovative projects Protium is working on and how much green hydrogen will the UK produce by 2030 and beyond.
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2023-02-0120 minInnovate UKHydroGenerally - Episode 9: Nuclear HydrogenIn this episode of the podcast, Debra Jones, Chemistry Knowledge Transfer Manager and Ray Chegwin, Nuclear Knowledge Transfer Manager from Innovate UK KTN, talk about nuclear uses for hydrogen with special guest Allan Simpson, Technical Lead at the National Nuclear Laboratory.
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The Hydrogen Economy Innovation Network is a non-competitive community and an advisory group that pools knowledge from existing hydrogen communities to validate views on the current challenges to enabling low-carbon hydrogen uptake at scale and cost.
Innovate UK KTN’s Materials Team covers a broad scope of the materials life cy...2023-01-2424 minInnovate UKHydroGenerally - Episode 8: Hydrogen for CombustionIn this episode, Steffan Eldred, Hydrogen Knowledge Transfer Manager, and Debra Jones, Chemistry Knowledge Transfer Manager from Innovate UK KTN talk about hydrogen combustion with special guest Duncan Engeham, European Research and Development Director at Cummins Inc.
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The Hydrogen Economy Innovation Network is a non-competitive community and an advisory group that pools knowledge from existing hydrogen communities to validate views on the current challenges to enabling low-carbon hydrogen uptake at scale and cost.
Innovate UK KTN’s Materials Team covers a broad scope of the materials life cycle, from feedstock, processing te...2023-01-0420 minInnovate UKHydroGenerally - Episode 7: Hydrogen for HeatIn this seventh episode, Steffan Eldred, Hydrogen Innovation Network Knowledge Transfer Manager and Jenni McDonnell MBE, Heating and Cooling Knowledge Transfer Manager from Innovate UK KTN, discuss why using hydrogen to generate heat is so important, and explore the hydrogen economy opportunities and challenges within this sector, alongside their special guest Jeff House, Head of External Affairs, Baxi Boilers.
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The Hydrogen Economy Innovation Network is a non-competitive community and an advisory group that pools knowledge from existing hydrogen communities to validate views on the current challenges to enabling low-carbon hydrogen uptake...2022-12-1425 minInnovate UKHydroGenerally - Episode 6: Waste to HydrogenIn this sixth episode, Steffan Eldred, Hydrogen Innovation Network Knowledge Transfer Manager and Debra Jones, Chemistry Knowledge Transfer Manager from Innovate UK KTN discuss why converting waste to hydrogen is so important, and explore the hydrogen transition opportunities and challenges in this sector, alongside their special guest Rob Dent, Senior Research Engineer - Energy Linde and Application Sales Engineer at BOC UK & Ireland.
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The Hydrogen Economy Innovation Network is a non-competitive community and an advisory group that pools knowledge from existing hydrogen communities to validate views on the current challenges to e...2022-11-2822 minInnovate UKNet Zero Talk: Episode 5 - Common challenges to meeting net zeroNet Zero Places Innovation Network aims to make Net Zero in the UK a reality. We do this by supporting local/regional authorities and agencies to connect, collaborate, inform, share experiences and lessons learned, adopt innovation and to level up across the UK.
The Net Zero Talks Podcast series aims to hear from experts and Local Authorities on challenges and practical insights into different topics relating to how to achieve Net Zero in places.
In this fifth episode, Nilam Banks and Kezia Williamson from Innovate UK KTN explore what are the common challenges to meeting...2022-11-1639 minInnovate UKNet Zero Talk: Episode 4 - How can collaboration with academia support decision-makers on climate adaptation?Net Zero Places Innovation Network aims to make Net Zero in the UK a reality. We do this by supporting local/regional authorities and agencies to connect, collaborate, inform, share experiences and lessons learned, adopt innovation and to level up across the UK.
The Net Zero Talks Podcast series aims to hear from experts and Local Authorities on challenges and practical insights into different topics relating to how to achieve net zero in places.
In this fourth episode, Nilam Banks and Kezia Williamson from Innovate UK KTN explore how collaborations with academia can support decision-makers...2022-10-3133 minInnovate UKGeo for Earth - Episode 8: What is the role of digital twins in the transition towards a low carbon economy?As we shift towards more weather-dependent renewable energy sources, the increased frequency of extreme weather events may have a negative impact on UK energy infrastructure. In this episode, we seek to understand the implications of this extreme weather, and explore the role that geospatial data, and in particular digital twins, play in developing a greener, and more resilient energy infrastructure.
Guests:
Lucy Kennedy - Co-founder and CEO, Spottit
Sarah Hayes - Climate Resilience Demonstrator (CReDo) Strategic Engagement Lead, Connected Places Catapult
Moderators:
Suzie Imber - Space physicist, University of Leicester
Dallas Cam...2022-10-1829 minInnovate UKNet Zero Talk Episode 3 - Overview of the UK Electric Vehicles Infrastructure StrategyThe Net Zero Talks Podcast series aims to hear from experts and Local Authorities on challenges and practical insights into different topics relating to how to achieve net zero in places.
In this episode, Nilam Banks explores the UK Electric Vehicles Infrastructure Strategy along with her special guests Simon Buckley, Knowledge Transfer Manager for Low Emission Mobility at Innovate UK KTN and Peter Brown, Senior Policy Advisor at the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV).
Useful links:
Join Net Zero Places Innovation Network Community here
Explore the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles Grant schemes
...2022-10-1723 minInnovate UKNet Zero Talk Episode 2 - Decarbonising Buildings for Net ZeroNet Zero Places Innovation Network aims to make Net Zero in the UK a reality. We do this by supporting local/regional authorities and agencies to connect, collaborate, inform, share experiences and lessons learned, adopt innovation and to level up across the UK.
The Net Zero Talks Podcast series aims to hear from experts and Local Authorities on challenges and practical insights into different topics relating to how to achieve net zero in places.
In this episode, Nilam Banks discusses the importance for local authorities of decarbonising buildings to meet net zero, with special guests...2022-09-3031 minInnovate UKGeo for Earth - Episode 7: Can we turn the transport sector green by just developing electric vehicles?
How can we best decarbonise the transport sector, and what role does geospatial data play in this? Can things like digitisation, route optimisation or emissions monitoring impact the nature by which transport providers operate? Join our guest speakers to learn more about the biggest challenges (and opportunities!) that transport networks have, both abroad and in the UK, and how geospatial intelligence can enable the implementation of sustainable practices.
Paul Campion - CEO, TRL
Andreas Zachariah - Co-founder & CEO, TravelAi, EV Serious
Moderators:
Suzie Imber - Space physicist, University of Leicester
Dallas Campbell - Science and technolo...2022-09-2339 minInnovate UKNet Zero Talk Episode 1 - What are the challenges and opportunities?Net Zero Places Innovation Network aims to make Net Zero in the UK a reality. We do this by supporting local/regional authorities and agencies to connect, collaborate, inform, share experiences and lessons learned, adopt innovation and to level up across the UK.
The Net Zero Talks Podcast series aims to hear from experts and Local Authorities on challenges and practical insights into different topics relating to how to achieve net zero in places.
In this episode, Nilam Banks and Kezia Williamson from Innovate UK KTN explore with their special guest Patrick Allcorn, Head of...2022-09-2027 minInnovate UKGeo for Earth - Episode 5: What is the role of Nature?What are the nature-based solutions exactly, why are they important for reducing deforestation? And what is the role of data, and in particular geospatial data, in monitoring land-use change and nature-based solutions? In this episode, our guest speakers will explore the vast topic of ‘Nature’ in tackling climate change, and why reasons why businesses should prioritise reducing their environmental and social impact.
Guests:
Andrew Deutz - Director, The Nature Conservancy
Victor Ohuruogu - Senior Africa Regional Manager, Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data (GPSDD)
Moderators:
Suzie Imber - Space physicist, University of Leicester
Dallas Ca...2022-08-1142 minInnovate UKIndustrial Energy Transformation Fund Podcast - Episode 3: How do we make industrial decarbonisation happen?In episode 3, we speak to Richard Pyatt from CR Plus and Animesh Ghosh from Envirya about the decarbonisation journeys of industrial sites they have supported.
The podcast discusses how to approach industrial decarbonisation, what energy efficiency and decarbonisation technologies are available and how delivery partners can help to advise industrial sites on how to reduce their energy demand and carbon emissions.
Guests:
Richard Pyatt | Director - CR Plus
Animesh Ghosh | Managing Director - Envirya
Click here to download the episode 3 transcript.
2022-08-0532 minInnovate UKGeo for Earth - Episode 6: Mapping our Urban Environments to fight Climate ChangeWhat is the role of collaboration and trustworthy data in mapping our urban environment to fight climate change and build more resilient cities? In this episode, we explore how collective intelligence and open data sharing can protect cities from natural disasters. Together with our guest speakers, we will also be discussing the rules and agreements needed to be established in order to enable this kind of resilience.
Guests:
Holger Kessler - NUAR Stakeholder and Communications Lead, Geospatial Commission
Denise McKenzie - Community and Ethics Partner, Place
Moderators:
Suzie Imber - Space physicist, University of Leicester
Dallas Ca...2022-07-2835 minInnovate UKIndustrial Energy Transformation Fund Podcast – Episode 2: Industrial Decarbonisation in actionIn this episode of the IETF podcast we will hear from industrial sites both large and small who are actively decarbonising their manufacturing operations with support from the IETF. Focussing on industrial energy efficiency, we speak to Tim Shire from Essar UK and Alex Patrick-Smith from Hinton Perry and Davenhill on why industrial decarbonisation is important to them and what they plan to deploy on their sites in the North West and Midlands respectively.
Guests:
Tim Shire | Energy Management and Combustion - Essar Oil
Alex Patrick-Smith | Executive Chairman - Hinton Perry & Davenhill
Transcript
Click here to download the transcript.2022-07-2726 minInnovate UKIndustrial Energy Transformation Fund Episode 1: What is driving the move towards net zero?This podcast series will explore why we need to support industrial decarbonisation - what policies and standards are helping to drive a change and move the industrial sectors, such as manufacturing, towards net zero carbon. In episode 1, we speak to Rachel Arber from the Dept for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and Sebastiaan Van Dort from BSI Group.
In order to have a thriving industrial sector whilst also meeting the UK’s net zero carbon targets we need to support the energy intensive industries to reduce their energy demand and carbon emissions associated with their industrial processes. The...2022-07-2121 minInnovate UKGeo for Earth - Episode 4: Why is building resilience and adaptation essential to tackle global challenges?It is said that you ‘cannot change what you cannot measure’. Geospatial data has been central to estimating and understanding the current trends, and predicting the effects in climate change. In this episode, we discuss this incredible important role that data plays supporting resilience and adaptation to climate change, with the help of practical case studies from those deeply affected by it, and those providing solutions.
Guests:
Titus Letaapo - Co-founder, GEO Indigenous Alliance
Andrew Zolli - Chief Impact Officer, Planet
Moderators:
Suzie Imber - Space physicist, University of Leicester
Dallas Campbell - Science and technology TV presenter
Click here for the tra...2022-07-1144 minInnovate UKGeo for Earth - Episode 3: How do we mobilise the trillions of dollars necessary to transition to a low carbon economy and build a more equitable & just society?What is the role of finance in supporting the efforts towards reaching net zero and reducing carbon emissions? In this episode, we will explore how finance can tackle injustice by supporting business to understand financial risk, and transfer wealth from developed to developing countries for the benefit of the environment and the people that look after it.
Guests:
Josh Gilbert – CEO, SustGlobal
Federica Bietta – Managing Director, Coalition for Rainforest Nations
Moderators:
Suzie Imber - Space physicist, University of Leicester
Dallas Campbell - Science and technology TV presenter
Transcript coming soon.
Ea...2022-06-1640 minInnovate UKGeo for Earth - Episode 2: How does innovation underpin a sustainable future?What is the role of geospatial data in building a more prosperous, yet sustainable tomorrow? In this episode, we will explore why innovation is so important for turning challenges into opportunities, as well as building economic resilience. In this episode, we will also challenge our understanding of what innovation actually means in the context of climate action, and discuss about the need for incremental versus transformational change.
Guests:
Geoff Kendall - Co-founder & CEO, FutureFit
Luca Budello - Geospatial Lead, Innovate UK KTN
Moderators:
Suzie Imber - Space physicist, University of Leicester
Dallas Campbell - Science and technolo...2022-06-0143 minInnovate UKHydroGenerally - Episode 5: Hydrogen for Glass productionIn our past episodes, we have debated on the colours of hydrogen, introduced how hydrogen is produced and where it should be used, delving into where it will be most effective in decarbonising energy, industrial and chemical industries, and dedicated our last episodes to focus on the aviation and maritime sector.
In this fifth episode, Steffan Eldred and Neelam Mughal from Innovate UK KTN discuss how the glass industry is driving new hydrogen developments, and research and explore the hydrogen transition opportunities and challenges in this sector, alongside their special guest Rob Ireson, Innovation and Partnerships Manager a...2022-05-3021 minInnovate UKGeo for Earth - Episode 1: COP26 took place in November 2021. Where are we now?What is the state of play post COP26? How can we continue to implement the actions discussed during COP? And how can we maintain action and public interest in the climate emergency when dramatic international events take up the news headlines? These are the key questions that we will look at in the first episode of the Geo for Earth podcast.
We are also excited to launch our latest publication, ‘Meeting Net Zero with the Power of Place’. Each podcast episode builds on a corresponding chapter in the report, allowing you to get a more in-depth understanding of topics covered. Click here...2022-05-1840 minInnovate UKHydroGenerally - Episode 4: Hydrogen in a global maritime industry: plain sailing or a rough ride?In our past episodes, we have been introducing how hydrogen is produced and where it should be used, delving into where it will be most effective in decarbonising energy, industrial and chemical industries, and dedicated the last episode to focus especially on the aviation industry.
In this fourth episode, Simon Buckley and Matthew Moss from Innovate UK KTN are exploring the use of hydrogen in the global maritime industry alongside their special guest Chester Lewis, Business Development Manager at Ryze Hydrogen.
Guests
Simon Buckley | Knowledge Transfer Manager - Zero Emission Mobility
...2022-05-0219 minInnovate UKHydroGenerally - Episode 3: Lift off for hydrogen in aviationIn this third episode, Steffan Eldred and Hannah Abson from Innovate UK KTN are exploring the scale of the opportunity that hydrogen and aviation present alongside their special guest Katy Milne, Head of Industrial Strategy at FlyZero.
Innovate UK KTN is a member of the Jet Zero Council (JZC) – a partnership between industry and government convening ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver zero-emission transatlantic flight within a generation. Learn more here.
Guests
Steffan Eldred | Knowledge Transfer Manager - Energy & Infrastructure
Hannah Abson | Knowledge Transfer Manager - Aviation
Katy Milne | He...2022-04-1921 minInnovate UKHydroGenerally - Episode 2: Where should Hydrogen be used?With our first episode introducing how hydrogen is produced, we now delve into where it will be most effective in decarbonising energy, industrial and chemical industries. We also look at relevant government policies and programs that ascertain the end use of H2.
The Innovate UK KTN Hydrogen Innovation Network is bringing you this second episode with Steffan Eldred and Simon Buckley from Innovate UK KTN who continue their ‘back to basics' approach and delve deeper to understand where hydrogen should be used with their special guest Joanna Richart, Head of Hydrogen Business at Ricardo. As with any te...2022-04-0420 minInnovate UKHydroGenerally - Episode 1: The colours of hydrogenHow is hydrogen currently produced? How will it be produced in the future? How will it fit in with the energy system? These are the key questions that we will look at in our first Hydrogenerally podcast, including a simple key to understand all the different colours of hydrogen.
Click here to download the transcript on Innovate UK KTN's website.
About the series
HydroGenerally is a podcast series that is giving a voice to explore the applications, opportunities and challenges of the hydrogen economy - a series of 20-minute episodes around discussions led...2022-03-2125 minInnovate UKAI for Services Podcast Episode 5: A conversation with Tim Vorley from Oxford Brookes Business SchoolIn this episode, Astrid Ayel interviews Professor Tim Vorley, Pro Vice Chancellor and Dean of Oxford Brookes University, who is leading the “Innovating Next Generation Services through Collaborative Design” research project also called NextGenPSF.
Tim shares his experience working with mid-sized accountancy and law firms to approach the AI readiness challenge through a process of collaborative design.
Read more about the interview here.
Read the transcript here.
2021-10-2618 minInnovate UKMetamaterials in Design - Episode 3: Metamaterials from lab to commercial productOne of QinetiQ’s key roles is to create, apply and scale up new research and technologies. In this third and last episode, Duncan Foster Fitzsimons and our special guest Dr Kevin Mitchell, Metamaterials Lead at QinetiQ, discuss the journey of Metamaterials development from research to commercialisation. Kevin Mitchell especially tries to answer how he undertakes the R&E process and shares his view about where Metamaterials might find business & development opportunities in the coming years.
Read the transcript here
2021-10-2115 minInnovate UKMetamaterials in Design - Episode 2: Designers and their role in bringing smart materials to lifeTextiles are so much more than clothing and soft furnishings; they impact almost every aspect of our lives, and their potential is only as limited as our imaginations...
Are textiles the ideal industry to be focusing on smart materials, such as metamaterials? What are the challenges with environmental and resource issues? How could we bring together materials development, manufacturing and design product companies around a shared vision?
In this second episode, Duncan Foster Fitzsimons and Anne Toomey try to answer these questions and discuss design, manufacturing, and applications of smart textile materials (including metamaterials).
2021-10-0519 minInnovate UKMetamaterials in Design - Episode 1: Bringing new materials to marketIn this first episode, Duncan Foster Fitzsimons and James Johnstone try to define what a metamaterial is, explore the applications of this material, and discuss its manufacturing processes, risk and challenges. They also exchange views on potential opportunities in emerging markets and applications for these technologies.
Speakers
Duncan Foster Fitzsimons, Director at 7TH Design & Invention, Salar Surgical
James Johnstone, Director of Programme Management at Advanced Materials Development Ltd
2021-09-1724 minInnovate UKBattery Caffè Podcast - Episode 5: Batteries for off-highway vehiclesIn this fifth and last episode of the Battery Caffè series, Nikoleta Piperidou and Sheena Hindocha of KTN are discussing batteries for off-highway vehicles together with Steve Abbott of Hyperdrive and Jon Regnart from the Advanced Propulsion Centre (UK). Listening to this podcast, you will get an overview of some of the challenges associated with the decarbonisation of off-highway vehicles, discover some of the potential solutions that can be adopted including the role of batteries and what are the limitations for their adoption.
Guests
Steve Abbott | Business Development Manager at Hyperdrive
Jon...2021-08-1620 minInnovate UKBattery Caffe Podcast - Episode 4: Electric Vehicle Fire SafetyIn this 4th episode of the Battery Caffè, Nikoleta Piperidou and Sheena Hindocha from KTN focus on electric vehicle fire safety - a broad topic of interest for sector specialists as well as the wider public.
With their special guests for this episode, Thomas Bartlett, Innovation Lead - Batteries at Innovate UK, and Jonathan Buston, Principal Scientist at the Health and Safety Executive, Nikoleta and Sheena attempt to determine the electric vehicle fire safety challenges and the key issues that need to be addressed. They also explore what causes a battery cell to fail and what happens to...2021-07-1918 minInnovate UKAI for Services Podcast Episode 4: A conversation with Scott Nelson, Founder, CEO and Chairman of SweetbridgeThe Future of Insurance and Risk Management
Scott Nelson is CEO of Sweetbridge and founder of the KnowRisk Consortium. The consortium combines information from accounting and audit, corporate ERP systems, insurance and legal information, enabling risk to be managed in real time across the supply chain.
The Covid health crisis and associated shortages of goods, including PPE, has highlighted why supply chains matter. In this podcast, Scott explains how the KnowRisk Consortium is building the infrastructure to manage and insure supply chain disruption risk.
Read more here.
2021-06-1820 minInnovate UKBattery Caffè Podcast - Episode 3: Market trends for Solid State batteriesIn this 3rd episode of the Battery Caffè, Nikoleta Piperidou and Sheena Hindocha of KTN are exploring the market trends for solid state batteries together with two leading organisations in the space - Blue Solutions and Ilika. Listening to this podcast, you will learn how commercially viable solid state batteries are today and in which applications they are being used. You will also get an overview of the EU and global market trends, and understand the innovation needs for next generation batteries.
Guests
Adrian Tylim | Head of Business Development Americas at Blue Solutions
J...2021-06-1517 minInnovate UKAI for Services Podcast Episode 3: A conversation with Gavin Starks, CEO and Founder of Icebreaker OneA Net Zero future: Developing climate ready financial products
Gavin Starks has a long pedigree in setting up innovative programmes. He was the founding CEO of the Open Data Institute, co-chaired the Open Banking Standard and is now the CEO of Icebreaker One.
In this podcast, Gavin introduces us to the SERI (Standard for Environment, Risk and Insurance), a UKRI funded programme bringing partner organisations and leading institutions to bridge the data gaps between finance and climate change.
Read more here.
2021-06-0424 minInnovate UKAI for Services Podcast Episode 2: Conversation with Sally Sfeir-Tait, CEO and Co-founder of RegulAItionAI for Services Podcast Episode 2: Conversation with Sally Sfeir-Tait, CEO and Co-founder of RegulAItion
Where the regulators and the regulated don’t just exist together but positively flourish
In this interview, Sally Sfeir-Tait opens up about her journey from lawyer and regulator to starting her own business and talks about “balancing the interests of the few with the interests of the many, in a harmonious way”.
Read more here.
2021-05-2122 minInnovate UKBattery Caffè Podcast - Episode 2: Battery recyclingIn Episode 2 of the Battery Caffè podcast, presented by Nikoleta Piperidou, Sheena Hindocha discusses the life-cycle of batteries. She explains the recycling limits, challenges and solutions in order to decrease the environmental impact in this sector, especially focusing on battery end-of-life. Alberto Miguela, involved in the Faraday Battery Challenge project, sets out the objectives and results of this project. Finally, Dr Laura Lander presents her research in techno-economics.
Guests
Dr. Laura Lander | Postdoctoral Research Associate - Electrochemical Science and Engineering Group, Imperial College
Alberto F Minguela | Manager - Research & Innovation, HSSMI
Sheena Hindocha | K...2021-05-1816 minInnovate UKAI For Services podcast - Episode 1: Overcoming the barriers to developing AI with Shamus Rae, founder of Engine BAI for Services has launched a podcast series to share the personal stories of the founders who are leading the development of the awarded projects. In the first four episodes Astrid Ayel interviews the Enabling Data Access Competition winners.
Self-confessed serial entrepreneur Shamus Rae shares his passion for data models and talks about the purpose that drives his company forward. Engine B, an innovation platform for the professional services sector, uses cutting edge technology to make data accessible so greater innovation can take place across industry both within traditional firms and new start-ups.
Click here...2021-05-0624 minInnovate UKBattery Caffè Podcast - Episode 1: Investment in Batteries
In episode 1 of the Battery Caffè podcast, we discuss the major challenges for companies seeking investment in this area, explore which other sectors companies can look at and/or learn from, and give some tips for companies seeking investment.
This first episode was inspired by our work on the Faraday Battery Challenge Investment Readiness Programme over the past few months. The Programme, launched in January 2021, took a selection of UK-based SMEs on a journey of training and bespoke workshops and culminated in an Investment Showcase in April 2021.
Guests
Sheena Hindocha | Knowledge Transfer Manager – Materi...2021-04-2816 min