Official starting points
Primary sources for British technology and innovation
Use these organisations to verify current programmes, statistics, requirements and technical guidance. The list is selective rather than exhaustive.
UK Research and Innovation
Innovate UK — the UK innovation agency
Innovate UK Catapult Network
Advanced Research + Invention Agency
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
UK Modern Industrial Strategy
Digital and Technologies Sector Plan
Advanced Manufacturing Sector Plan
Clean Energy Industries Sector Plan
Life Sciences Sector Plan
AI Opportunities Action Plan — One Year On
UK AI Hardware Plan
National Quantum Strategy
Semiconductor Sector Study 2026
UK Space Agency
British Business Bank
UK Intellectual Property Office
Government Office for Technology Transfer
National Physical Laboratory
National Cyber Security Centre
Ofcom
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
UK Atomic Energy Authority
Research England
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
Science and Technology Facilities Council
Medical Research Council
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
Economic and Social Research Council
Arts and Humanities Research Council
Royal Academy of Engineering
The Royal Society
British Standards Institution
UK Civil Aviation Authority
NHS England — innovation
Programmes change. Check dates, eligibility, funding availability and the responsible organisation before acting.