Plans to revamp the regulatory environment around key technologies have been announced by Science and Tech Secretary, at the Global Investment Summit.
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Monday, 27 November 2023
Wednesday, 22 November 2023
The government has announced up to £47 million to boost activity and innovation in the UK earth observation sector this financial year (2023 to 2024), building on the investment package of almost £200 million announced in 2022.
Tuesday, 21 November 2023
Landmark commitments on AI, semiconductors, space and more form a key part of new UK-Republic of Korea Accord.
Monday, 23 October 2023
Regional clusters of innovation across the UK backed by £75 million that will boost local economies and pioneer game-changing solutions from healthcare to net zero.
Saturday, 14 October 2023
AI projects in areas as diverse as fashion, farming and fire-fighting to be backed with a further £37 million funding, ahead of next month's AI Safety Summit.
Thursday, 28 September 2023
Innovative projects will receive funding to develop technologies to predict strawberry yield, increase vineyard productivity and optimise harvesting schedules.
Tuesday, 05 September 2023
The government is helping to grow the UK life sciences workforce by announcing £5.5 million to establish a Medicines Manufacturing Skills Centre of Excellence.
Monday, 21 August 2023
VRAI secured a DASA Defence Innovation Loan to help commercialise their data capture and analysis technology to help the RAF rapidly assess airmanship in future aviators
Case study: Bunker and tunnel detection innovation shines with support from Defence Innovation Loans
Wednesday, 02 August 2023
Silicon Microgravity secured a DASA Defence Innovation Loan to further develop and commercialise their micro-chip technology for autonomous tunnel and bunker detection
Tuesday, 01 August 2023
Hydrogen-fueled airport vehicles and supermarket delivery trucks could provide greener and more efficient journeys.
Tuesday, 30 May 2023
If you have the idea, we have the funding: join our next Defence Innovation Loans webinar to learn how DASA can help commercialise your innovation
Monday, 27 February 2023
Tonnes of rare earth elements - essential for technology such as electric vehicles and wind turbines – could be recycled in future thanks to £15 million of government funding for cutting edge research.
Monday, 06 February 2023
A multi-million-pound Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure (ZEVI) competition launched to help decarbonise the UK's maritime sector.
Monday, 19 December 2022
DASA and Innovate UK have changed the Defence Innovation Loans service to make it even easier to apply. See what’s new!
Wednesday, 14 December 2022
DASA and Innovate UK have changed the Defence Innovation Loans service to make it even easier to apply. See what’s new!
Wednesday, 14 December 2022
DASA and Innovate UK have changed the Defence Innovation Loans service to make it even easier to apply. See what’s new!
Wednesday, 23 November 2022
The government has announced up to £200 million of funding to invest in the UK earth observation sector to protect UK talent and industry.
Wednesday, 23 November 2022
The government has announced up to £200 million of funding to invest in the UK earth observation sector to protect UK talent and industry.
Monday, 21 November 2022
DASA and Innovate UK will host a webinar to share exciting updates for the future of Defence Innovation Loans, and answer your questions. Don’t miss out!
Wednesday, 05 October 2022
UK businesses doing R&D in immersive technology can apply for a share of up to £2 million grant funding alongside private equity investment. The grant funding is from the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund.
Wednesday, 27 July 2022
The Defence Technology Exploitation Programme (DTEP) is a £16 million programme to boost small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) defence innovation
Wednesday, 27 July 2022
The Defence Technology Exploitation Programme (DTEP) is a £16 million programme to boost small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) defence innovation
Tuesday, 19 July 2022
Strategy for digitalising the Great Britain energy system to spur innovation, reduce bills and drive decarbonisation.
Friday, 01 July 2022
Prime Minister agrees major Research, Science and Innovation Arrangement with New Zealand
Friday, 10 June 2022
Competition to run the first-ever commercial aircraft flight powered by 100% sustainable aviation fuel between the UK and the US.
Monday, 23 May 2022
Research and development funding for feasibility studies and technology trials in clean maritime technologies to accelerate maritime decarbonisation in the UK.
Tuesday, 12 April 2022
Funding given to create cutting-edge technology that will help transform rail travel.
Wednesday, 05 January 2022
Defence Innovation Loans will run continuously until further notice, which means no more cycles during this time. Find out what this update means for you and your application.
Monday, 11 December 2017
UK business can apply for a share of up to £19 million to help them develop products and services of the future.
Thursday, 07 December 2017
Puridify acquisition follows support from Innovate UK and research councils to develop purification technology for next-generation biotherapeutics treatment.
Thursday, 07 December 2017
Organisations can apply for a share of £4 million to carry out feasibility studies into the development of nuclear advanced modular reactors.
Tuesday, 05 December 2017
New campaign launches to inspire and support young innovators to turn their business ideas into reality.
Monday, 04 December 2017
Organisations can apply for a share of £80,000 to examine how low-carbon and smart electric vehicle charging infrastructure could be introduced in Edinburgh.
Wednesday, 29 November 2017
£40 million Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund investment in business and research will develop the next generation of automotive batteries.
Tuesday, 28 November 2017
Competitions with up to £19 million for innovation projects and £16 million for business-graduate partnerships are now open to UK organisations.
Monday, 27 November 2017
Businesses can apply for a share of up to £12 million to develop or test innovative ways of diagnosing, preventing and treating disease.
Thursday, 23 November 2017
Watch videos and social media streams from the event to learn about the latest thinking in UK innovation.
Thursday, 16 November 2017
Projects include improving efficiency and sustainability in food packaging and revolutionising a labour-intensive process in high-value manufacturing.
Thursday, 09 November 2017
Among the day’s debates were news of additional funding for graduate jobs and sessions to inspire young people into innovation.
Thursday, 09 November 2017
Extra funding for Knowledge Transfer Partnerships will create new jobs for graduates and help UK businesses to innovate and grow.
Wednesday, 08 November 2017
Event sees debate on future of automation, as well as new announcements of funding for robotics projects, innovation loans and more.
Wednesday, 08 November 2017
Up to £10 million is available in loans to UK SMEs in a pilot programme offered by Innovate UK.
Wednesday, 08 November 2017
The £68 million Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund investment will develop new solutions for extreme working environments.
Monday, 06 November 2017
Our annual conference takes place this week. There’s still time to get tickets to attend in person, or you can follow the event online.
Friday, 03 November 2017
Innovate UK study shows investors and businesses fail to see eye-to-eye on what drives innovative companies to attract private investment and scale up.
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