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EU project to produce plastics from processed juice wastewater
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UK’s Strategic Framework for Low Carbon Technologies published
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New report looks at innovation barriers and bottlenecks in European water sector
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Govt to provide £73m funding to unlock potential of big data
The Universities and Science Minister David Willetts is due to unveil £73 million of new funding to help unlock the potential of big data.
£1.1m EU study underway to develop modular wetland treatment system
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Anglian Water pump optimisation trial delivers major energy and cost savings
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Technology Strategy Board appoints chair for new Knowledge Transfer Network Ltd.
Technology Strategy Board appoints new chair for new Knowledge Transfer Network Ltd.
David Lockwood, chief executive of Laird plc, has been appointed as non-executive chair of Knowledge Transfer Network Ltd, the new body the Technology Strategy Board is setting up to continue and invigorate the work of the Knowledge Transfer Networks (KTNs) from 1 April.
The KTNs are one of the Technology Strategy Board's key tools for helping the UK's innovation communities to connect with each other, collaborate, and find out about new opportunities in key research and technology sectors.
The TSB said KTN Ltd will bring the previously separate KTN communities together under one umbrella, to enable greater opportunities for collaboration, provide even more invigorating networking opportunities and make cross-cutting activity across disciplines easier.
The new KTN organisation will continue to support business innovation, bringing together UK innovators from across business and academia to collaborate, share knowledge and ideas, and develop business partnerships that drive economic growth.
Commenting on David Lockwood's appointment, the Technology Strategy Board's CEO, Iain Gray, said:
"His experience with innovation-focused businesses will prove invaluable in improving and expanding both the network and collaboration between cutting-edge businesses. David joins us at a pivotal time in the development of the KTN, as it transitions to a more fluid structure."
Technology Strategy Board appoints chief of new KTN venture
David Lockwood has been appointed to one of the most influential business innovation roles in the UK, as the inaugural non-executive Chair of Knowledge Transfer Network Ltd’s board.
Bioplastics from wastewater pilot plant inaugurated
An important pilot installation to produce bioplastics from wastewater has been officially inaugurated by the Friesland Water Authority (Wetterskip Fryslân) in Leeuwarden.
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Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
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Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
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