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. 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.
27 Oct 2011
Twilio invests in UK headquarters
A leading American cloud communications company has chosen Britain for its first European base.
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26 Oct 2011 App chosen for breakthrough UK nanosatellite launch
25 Oct 2011 Steel plants receive £4.5 million investment
13 Oct 2011 Forum to boost international investment
Be Inspired: Innovation
There are some amazing facts and unusual features that have helped make the UK a uniquely fertile environment for business innovation. Here they are.
UK icon – TV set
The history of the UK is one of innovation. UKTI’s short film features past UK icons and how those innovations have translated into the icons of today and tomorrow.
Digital imaging software in use
Overview of R&D in the UK, UK academic and research profile, financial support for R&D… More
Test tubes
Facts and figures about UK science parks and business incubators network … More
Two business people in discussion
Patents, trade marks, copyright, industrial design rights, sector-specific regulations… More
Government-backed business initiatives have focussed attention on the economic importance of innovative British design More
The UK’s life sciences industry continues to make exciting new discoveries with innovative technology More
Innovation Map
At the heart of the innovation process in the UK are 12 key players, identified within an innovation map, that enable the successful delivery of world-class ideas to the global market.
Guide to key players in UK Innovation (.pdf)
Innovation Map (.pdf)
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When I leave our new office at Daresbury Laboratory, if the traffic on the M56 is snarled up, I occasionally take a short cut through Daresbury village going past All Saints Church. ...
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