Hindsight is 2020 – Private finance for innovation
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season …
G7 - a reminder on innovation
As it is announced that the 47th G7 Summit is to be held in the beautiful Carbis Bay, Cornwall, this serves as a reminder, amongst uncertain fiscal times, that the United Kingdom is indeed a centre of global economic excellence.
Now, more than ever is a time to celebrate the innovation that originates from the UK.
Continuing to invest in R&D and innovation
We know that Research & Development (R&D) and innovation activities are essential for businesses that are looking to compete, grow and succeed and that companies invest in R&D and innovation during the good economic times. Why is investment in R&D …
One size doesn’t fit all in terms of R&D and innovation
While some of us have been able to work at home during the Covid-19 crisis – and may have actually improved our productivity – this has not been the case for most of those involved in research and development (R&D). …
A new wave of quantum funding
Announced today (13 June 2019) the new commercialising quantum technologies programme will build on the success of the ISCF’s quantum pioneer projects, which began work earlier this year to deliver quantum-enabled prototypes within 2 years.
Global Business Innovation Programme visit to USA - Space
Innovate UK is looking for entrepreneurs to join their next mission to the USA. If you’re an SME with a world leading space technology, application or service and have ambitions to grow your company, this mission could be the right …
The role of AI in the financial sector
The UK’s strength as a global financial centre is well established and we currently enjoy a clear competitive advantage in a range of activities from traditional banking and insurance through to currency exchange and bond trading.
Meet the Industrial Strategy Challenge Director – Medicines Manufacturing
What Industrial Strategy Challenge am I leading? I am the interim Challenge Director for Medicines Manufacturing, which seeks to dramatically enhance the pace of development, manufacture and delivery of novel medicines in the UK and thus to increase the rate …
Antimicrobial resistance - Time to behave like a real Ostrich
As a race we tend to behave like ostriches and bury our heads in the sand when problems or danger arises. Our attitude is often one of it won’t affect me, until the evidence is so clear that we become …
Breaking down the latest research and development statistics
The Office for National Statistics recently published their annual update of R&D expenditure in the UK, or Gross Domestic Expenditure on Research and Development (GERD). This annual data provide the headlines on R&D activity in the economy, measuring the total …