UKSPA Strategy 2026-2029
From Stronger Science Parks and Innovation Clusters to a Stronger UK.
Our 2026-2029 strategy sets out how UKSPA will strengthen the UK’s innovation economy by championing science parks and innovation clusters, building capability across the sector and creating a stronger national voice for our members.
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The Foundations of a Stronger UK
Science parks and innovation clusters are critical to the UK’s national, social and economic infrastructure.
UKSPA exists to support, connect and champion the places and people driving Britain’s innovation economy because when innovation ecosystems thrive, the whole country benefits.
The World We're Operating In
The UK innovation landscape is changing rapidly.
Economic uncertainty, technological change, evolving public policy and growing expectations from government, investors, universities and businesses are reshaping the environment in which science parks and innovation clusters operate.
That’s why UKSPA’s new strategy focuses on strengthening the whole innovation ecosystem.
Our Story, 2026–2029
Our Story brings together UKSPA’s vision, purpose, ambition and guiding principles in one place.
Explore the graphic above or download the full strategy to see how these foundations will shape everything we will deliver between now and 2029.
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Our Five Priorities
Define and Champion the Sector
Creating a shared identity, standards and evidence base.
Be Heard
Building a stronger national voice with policymakers and partners.
Build Capability
Sharing knowledge, tools and best practice across the network.
Connect Local To National
Building stronger regional networks and national collaboration and partnerships.
Build For The Long Term
Growing a stronger, more resilient UKSPA.
How We'll Reach Our Destination
Stronger places of innovation
Supporting members with evidence, standards and capability.
Stronger regions
Connecting local insight with national influence.
Stronger UK
Positioning science parks and innovation clusters as recognised national and economic infrastructure.
This Is Just The Beginning
UKSPA will support the sector to continue delivering world class innovation, stronger regions and economic growth.
Achieving that ambition will depend on working in partnership with our members, universities, investors, government and regional partners.
Together, we’ll advance the development of places of innovation, bringing the benefits of innovation to every part of the UK.