Innovation
The global economy is becoming ever more competitive. Innovation is vital to increasing our competitiveness, improving our economy and our quality of life. It's the way that Britain will stay in front as a leading nation in the 21st century. It can also help us to meet some of the most challenging issues we face such as climate change and pollution.
Research and Development
Information about R&D tax credits, R&D Scoreboard and grants for R&D
Benchmarking
Self assessment questionnaire, Value Added Scoreboard, case studies and videos, to help companies raise their performance and measure it against sector and industry leaders.
Procurement
Using public procurement as a tool for stimulating innovation in the UK economy
National Measurement System
Stimulating good measurement practice and enabling business to make accurate and traceable measurements
BNSC
The British National Space Centre (BNSC) partnership is at the heart of UK efforts to explore and exploit space
The UK Intellectual Property Office
The UK Intellectual Property Office (formally the Patent Office) is responsible for the United Kingdom's intellectual property framework, for the delivery of patents, trade marks and registered designs and for UK engagement on intellectual property issues
'Innovation Nation' White Paper
In this White Paper, published in March 2008, the Government looks at how it can invest in innovation.
Statistics and analysis
Key innovation statistics and economic analysis
Small Business Research Initiative
Helping Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) gain greater access to publicly funded Research and Development (R&D) contracts
Find out more about the Small Business Research Initiative
Standards
Building a standards and conformity assessment infrastructure which meets the needs of UK industry
European Innovation
Influencing growing European dimensions to innovation policy is key to the Lisbon agenda for growth and jobs and challenges of globalisation.
