DSIT Download - Autumn Budget edition
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
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Welcome to the DSIT Download. In this edition you will find DSIT updates on the Budget, in which the Chancellor announced ￡20.4 billion in investment for UK R&D to drive economic growth.?
Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund?
The Chancellor unveiled the?Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund?(LSIMF), starting with ￡70 million in grants, as part of a long-term commitment of up to ￡520 million to secure major life sciences manufacturing investments across the UK.
This fund strengthens the country’s ability to develop and produce life-saving treatments, ensuring quicker access to vital medicines and bolstering NHS stability.
The?LSIMF?is expected to unlock up to ￡1.8 billion in private investment, supporting thousands of high-skilled jobs and driving economic growth nationwide, while preparing the UK for future health emergencies and enhancing NHS resilience.
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R&D Missions Programme?
￡25 million of initial funding has been announced for the new R&D Missions Programme (RDMP).
This will address specific challenges our National Missions face, such as advancing healthcare and transitioning to cleaner energy.
Partnering with private and third-sector organisations, this initiative aims to turn scientific advancements into real-world benefits, improving public services and quality of life across the UK.
Spin-Out Review Proof of Concept Fund
To support the UK’s Growth Mission, the government is investing ￡40 million over five years in a Proof of Concept Fund, to turn pioneering university research into successful companies.
This initiative aids researchers in bringing their innovative ideas to the market, creating high-potential start-ups that drive job creation and economic growth.
Innovation Accelerators and Made Smarter Innovation programmes
The government has extended two key programmes that promote innovation across UK regions and manufacturing for a further year.
The Innovation Accelerator programme will continue for another year, focusing on high-potential clusters in the Glasgow City Region, Greater Manchester, and the West Midlands.
Meanwhile, the Made Smarter Innovation programme will continue to be funded with up to ￡37 million, and empowers manufacturers to adopt digital technologies, enhancing productivity and sustainability by connecting digital solution providers with industry.??
Project Gigabit
The government will invest at least ￡500 million over the next year in Project Gigabit and the Shared Rural Network, accelerating the rollout of digital infrastructure to underserved regions in the UK.
The funding aims to deliver full gigabit coverage by 2030, ensuring fast, reliable internet access for communities and businesses, enabling equal access to digital opportunities nationwide.
Further DSIT announcements?
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4 个月Looking forward to seeing a little more detail on how the ￡20.4 billion budget is broken down