UK academic institutions are among the best in the world and include the world’s two top universities for science. Over 70 UK scientists and institutions have won Nobel prizes for their achievements.

Many leading global businesses focus their R&D expenditure on the UK and benefit from access to first-class resources.

In fact, 70 per cent of foreign-owned companies undertake more R&D activity here than in their home territories.

Government support for innovation is strong with generous R&D credits for companies undertaking R&D in the UK. A range of Government-backed and private schemes support R&D skills development in the UK.

Learn more about the commercial benefits of undertaking R&D in the UK in this brochure.

The UK’s eHealth revolution

11-Jul-2008 A new generation of technology-assisted healthcare is delivering enhanced services and cutting cost for the UK sector.

Seizing the initiative on sustainability

11-Jul-2008 The food and drink industry is a major player in the UK economy, employing over 440,000 people and responsible for around £21bn of Gross Value Added each year.

Computer games industry training to build on success

30-Jun-2008 The UK has a thriving computer game development industry, which has spawned some of the world's most recognised and popular titles.

UK space sector pays big returns on financial and intellectual capital

26-Jun-2008 An ambitious five year programme to attract foreign investment in the UK’s fast growing space programme aims to exploit a string of scientific and commercial successes.

British marine research makes waves

25-Jun-2008 As an island nation surrounded by seas of differing characteristics, the UK is well placed to become a global leader in marine biotechnology and aquaculture study.

Responding to the challenges of an ageing population

03-Jun-2008 Governments across the developing world face a health crisis of global proportions as they try to deal with an extra billion people over the age of 65 years.

Vital Spacecraft Safety Project Goes to the UK

22-May-2008 Some of the strongest, most durable and heat-resistant materials on Earth are to be developed in a new centre for structural ceramics.

Snake robot is large-scale surgical aid

22-May-2008 Keyhole surgery can be cited as one of the medical world’s major achievements. And now technology has allowed these procedures to advance even further.

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The UK punches above its weight internationally for research and development activity, generating 5.5 per cent of all world research.

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