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Innovation

Science equipment photoWe want to make sure that Britain is the best place in the world to run an innovative business or service - this is critical to the UK's future prosperity, our quality of life and future job prospects

Boosting and focusing investment in innovation in areas where the UK has strength and potential future competitive advantage must be a key element of Government action during the downturn to ensure a successful recovery


Office for Life Sciences

The Office for Life Sciences (OLS) works to ensure the UK retains skills and resources in the pharmaceutical, medical biotech and medical devices sectors


More on the OLS

UK Innovation Investment Fund

The UKIIF is a 10 year Fund of Funds to invest in technology-based companies in the UK dependent on equity finance, and to stimulate additional private sector investment in technology based VC.


More on the UKIIF

Annual Innovation Report launched

The Prime Minister launched this first annual report which includes details on progress since the Innovation Nation White Paper


Download the report

Research and Development

Find out about R&D Tax Credits, The Technology Programme and other R&D support products introduced by the Government to help your company fulfill its aspirations


Practical R&D help

Queen's Awards for Enterprise

The Queen's Awards for Enterprise include the Business Award for Innovation. The beneifts of winning include worldwide recognition and extensive press coverage.


Visit the Queen's Awards for Enterprise website

Benchmark your innovation performance

Help your company raise its game with our self assessment questionnaire, Value Added Scoreboard, case studies and videos


Benchmarking tools

Lambert Agreements

This site contains updated model research collaboration agreements, new model consortium agreements, a decision guide and guidance materials


Visit the Lambert website

Innovation Procurement

Our guide, 'Procuring for innovation, innovation for procurement', can help government departments realise the benefits of innovation when they are procuring goods, services and works

 

Download our guide to innovation procurement plans(64 KB)

Small Business Research Initative

An easier way for early stage, high technology SMEs to apply for Government funded research and development contracts


See our SBRI info

Intellectual Property Office

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is responsible for patents, trademarks, registered designs and the UK's engagement on intellectual property issues


More on the IPO

Innovation Procurement Policy

BIS is developing a public procurement culture that will stimulate innovation and deliver improved value for money to the taxpayer


More on innovation procurement

Regulation

BIS and the Better Regulation Executive have teamed up to produce guidance for regulators on promoting innovation


See the guidance

British National Space Centre

The British National Space Centre (BNSC) is at the heart of UK efforts to explore and benefit from space. Find out about the partnership's latest projects here


Visit the BNSC website