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We know innovators are always thirsty for knowledge and the latest intelligence. At Innovate UK, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to drive innovation, spark dialogue, and inspire change. Our podcasts are dedicated to sharing thought-provoking perspectives, expert opinions, and industry analysis that illuminate key trends, challenges, and opportunities in a range of sectors and in the innovation ecosystem. Innovate UK is the UK’s innovation agency. It works to create a better future by inspiring, involving and investing in businesses developing life-changing innovations. Its mission is to help companies to grow through their development and commercialisation of new products, processes and services, supported by an outstanding innovation ecosystem that is agile, inclusive and easy to navigate. Innovate UK Business Connect is the new name for Innovate UK KTN, part of the Innovate UK System. For more information on how you can get support or join us at one of our events, visit our website https://iuk-business-connect.org.uk or contact us on enquiries@iukbc.org.uk .
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Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
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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 is currently surpassing supply. We’re joined by two experts who share their knowledge and industry insights.
We hope you enjoy the series! Please feel free to share it with your network.
Guests
Alison McFadden | Managing Director | Continu Energy
John-Joseph Marie | Principal Analyst - Energy Storage | The Faraday Institution
Hosted by
Nikoleta Piperidou | Knowledge Transfer Manager ‑ Energy & Infrastructure | Innovate UK Business Connect
Neelam Mughal | Knowledge Transfer Manager ‑ Advanced Materials | Innovate UK Business Connect
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
In 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.
https://iuk-business-connect.org.uk/news/industrial-energy-transformation-fund-podcast-series/
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Episode 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.
We hope you enjoy the series! Please feel free to share it with your network.
Guests
Enora Pichon | Deputy Project Director | Bibby Marine Limited
Syb ten Cate Hoedemaker | Managing Director | Maritime Battery Forum
Prune Bouillot | Naval Architect | Houlder Limited
Hosted by
Nikoleta Piperidou | Knowledge Transfer Manager ‑ Energy & Infrastructure | Innovate UK Business Connect
Silvia Boschetto | (Maternity Cover) Knowledge Transfer Manager - Energy & Infrastructure | Innovate UK Business Connect
Monday Feb 10, 2025
Monday Feb 10, 2025
Monday Feb 03, 2025
Monday Feb 03, 2025
Episode 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
Hosted by
Debra Jones | Knowledge Transfer Manager - Chemistry | Innovate UK Business Connect
Silvia Boschetto | Maternity Cover - Knowledge Transfer Manager - Energy & Infrastructure | Innovate UK Business Connect
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
In 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 what changes need to be made and how to support these changes. We also take a look at the greater benefits of addressing the skills challenge for wider society and how this is contributing to helping achieve Government missions.
Download the transcript (PDF).
Monday Dec 09, 2024
Monday Dec 09, 2024
Karen 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.
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
In 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.
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
The 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.
Friday Sep 13, 2024
Friday Sep 13, 2024
Our 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.
Read the transcript: https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Workforce-Foresighting-Hub-episode-3-transcript.pdf
Series page: https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/news/workforce-foresighting-hub-podcast-series/
You can also watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/muMKi0Ig3AM