Science & Innovation

Innovation & Emerging Technologies

Innovation is key to world competitiveness and the cornerstone of successful business. From steam engines to DNA fingerprinting technology, the UK holds an extraordinary record of innovations and scientific discoveries that transform the lives of people and businesses.

The Science & Innovation team focuses on showcasing UK excellence in innovation and emerging technologies, promoting the UK as a global innovation hub and raising awareness of commercial opportunities available to business in for example, Large Scale Research Facilities, just one among a range of areas where there are opportunities for UK business.

Universities

UKTI is keen to increase its support for UK international commercial activities in the education sector. As part of that focus, the responsibility for strategic relationships with Universities sits with the Science & Innovation team in particular, with the Universities Liaison Officer (ULO).

The Science & Innovation team co-ordinate a strategic programme of visits to, and meetings with universities and academic institutions by Ministers, and senior officials. The ULO also engages directly with these actors to develop and maintain high level relationships, building understanding of how UKTI operates. Our aim is to encourage universities and academic institutions to draw on UKTI services and knowledge through our network in the UK and overseas to support and expand their international commercial activities.

As part of the two-way dialogue, the ULO ensures that the UKTI network is aware of what UK Universities can offer in support of UK international trade and inward investment.

For specialist innovation expertise, links to the UK innovation network and to the UK’s universities, contact:

UKTI Science & Innovation Team

Tel: +44 (0)20 7215 8482

Email: innovation@ukti.gsi.gov.uk

UK Innovation Map: Guide to Key Players

With a history of innovation to deliver new products and services and an extensive network of organisations focused on innovation, the UK is a global innovation hub. At the heart of the innovation process in the UK are 12 key players, identified within the innovation map, that enable the successful delivery of world-class ideas to the global market.

Download the:

Guide to key players in UK Innovation (.pdf)

Innovation Map (.pdf)

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