Sector News
Sector News
Nesta launch "Accelerators and incubators in the UK" report and database - 19 April 2017
Nesta has been working with BEIS, the UK Science Park Association and artificial intelligence software provider Synoptica to create a publicly available database of accelerators and incubators in the UK.
UK Space Agency announces new Chief Executive
The UK Space Agency has announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive, Graham Turnock.
Govt Digital Strategy published
The UK Digital Strategyhas been published by Government and:
"... sets out how we will build on our success to date to develop a world-leading digital economy that works for everyone".
The summary reads:
Nationwide search begins for science’s inspirational business leaders
Business leaders in the science-related industries are being encouraged to celebrate their achievements with a national award launched by the organiser of the Business of Science Conference.
2017 UK Energy Innovation Awards open for entries
As energy networks move to increase engagement with third party innovators, competition for a place on this year’s shortlist is set to be fierce.
Innovation scout, the Energy Innovation Centre (EIC), is once again searchi
Second LLEP Enterprise Zone confirmed
News of a second Enterprise Zone (EZ) that could bring over 21,000 new jobs and £123 million into the area over the next twenty-five years, was announced today (Monday 13th February 2017) during a state visit by Rt Hon Marcus Jones MP, Minister for Local Government.
Mr. Jones visited Loughborough to announce the new science and hi-tech manufacturing ‘Loughborough and Leicester Science and Innovation Enterprise Zone’.
Industrial Strategy Consultation
The Government Green Paper – “Building our Industrial Strategy” sets out the Government’s approach to developing a modern industrial strategy to improve living standards and economic growth by increasing productivity and driving growth across the whole country. The aim is to establish an industrial policy for the long-term – to provide a policy framework against which major public and private sector investment decisions can be made with confidence.
Sir Mark Walport will lead UK Research and Innovation
Science minister Jo Johnson has announced that Prof Sir Mark Walport will be Chief Executive Designate of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
In this role Sir Mark will lead the establishment of UKRI and ensure it plays a central role at the heart of the Industrial Strategy.
Industrial strategy investment in science, research and innovation
Business and Energy Secretary Greg Clark has announced that government is backing 125 cutting-edge research and development projects across the country.
New UK science body appoints chief
Prof Sir Mark Walport has been appointed to head Britain's newly created science funding organisation.
Prof Sir Mark will be the first chief executive of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) - an umbrella body that will oversee the distribution of £6bn of research funding annually.
Sir Mark is currently the government's chief scientific adviser.
At the moment, UK research is funded by nine separate organisations. Each body specialises in specific fields.