Episode 7: Supporting start-ups with Kevin Baughan of Innovate UK

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Innovate UK works with people, companies and partner organisations to find and drive the science and technology innovations that will grow the UK economy. Since 2007 it has committed over £1.8 billion to innovation, matched by a similar amount in partner and business funding. It has helped more than 7,600 organisations with projects estimated to add more than £11.5 billion to the UK economy and create 55,000 extra new jobs. In this edition, Luke spoke to Innovate UK’s chief development officer, Kevin Baughan about how it supports UK start-ups, the programmes it offers and the current trends in British innovation scene. Carswell Gould is a big supporter of UK innovation and works with clients such as global number one university business incubator, SETsquared and revolutionary shower manufacturers, Kelda Technology. Music: "Halter Top" by Podington Bear, used under CC BY / Cut down from original