Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

“We want to see a future where cutting-edge science improves everyday lives.” Peter Kyle visited University of Glasgow as the government invests £100 million into 5 new quantum research hubs, that will develop: 🩸 life-saving blood tests ⚡ faster MRI scanners 👩⚕️ new surgical treatments This technology can advance medical breakthroughs, creating better patient outcomes and easing pressure on our hardworking @NHS. Read more: https://lnkd.in/emGszEhY

Secretary of State Peter Kyle has appointed Matt Clifford, tech entrepreneur and Chair of Advanced Research Invention Agency (ARIA) to drive forward the government’s new AI Opportunities Action Plan. The Action Plan will identify how to: ✅ boost take up of AI across the public and private sectors ✅ further grow the UK’s AI industry ✅ develop AI infrastructure and compute to support AI growth The Action Plan forms a key part of the government’s ambitions to create economic growth. AI has huge potential as a source of new growth by improving productivity and bringing opportunities for products and services.

"This research is helping us develop the treatments that will improve and hopefully prolong all our lives." Peter Kyle visits UK Biobank as the government and Amazon Web Services (AWS) deliver a joint £16 million investment to improve data storage that will help researchers deliver medical breakthroughs. The funding will ensure UK Biobank has the cloud infrastructure it needs to securely store and handle its unrivalled wealth of health data, supporting research that is being used to develop new diagnostics, treatments and cures for devastating diseases like Parkinson’s, dementia and cancer. The UK is a world leader in life sciences and across the Greater Manchester area, there are many organisations that are driving the sector forward. Lord Patrick Vallance visited just a few of these- Yourgene Health, QIAGEN, Bruntwood SciTech and C3 Biotech, to see first-hand how their cutting-edge tech can drive innovation and provide economic growth in the UK. The region's commitment to science is one of the reasons DSIT has opened its second headquarter in Salford, Greater Manchester. Peter Kyle met colleagues at the Salford office and Andy Burnham to discuss how Manchester is perfectly positioned to deliver on the government’s priority to improve people's lives, by maximising the potential of science and technology:   ✅ accelerating growth through science and R&D ✅ ensuring tech is safely developed and deployed for good ✅driving a digital govt that gives citizens a more satisfying experience and their time back

We've published our first DSIT Download of the new government. Read our go-to digest for news and opportunities for stakeholders in science and technology 👇

AI could increase the UK GDP by up to 10.3% by 2030 and bring huge benefits for UK businesses with better productivity, efficiency and technology. If you’re a small or medium professional services business in the UK, you can unlock the door to growth by applying for the AI Upskilling Fund. The Fund covers up to £10,000 for AI skills training from basic 101s to expert courses. It’s quick and easy to apply, with webinars and videos to guide you through the process. Find out more and apply today 👇 https://lnkd.in/ddFAFAYB

Did you know the UK kept its leading position for Venture Capital investment in Europe, raising more than France and Germany combined in 2024? Our Science and Technology Venture Capital Fellowship is supporting the UK's Venture Capital strengths by shaping future leaders and building a strong talent pipeline in the science and technology investment sector. Delivered by Imperial College London and Royal Academy of Engineering, investment professionals with a passion for science and technology can apply to receive: 📚 Top-tier training from industry leaders 🤝 Exclusive networking, mentorship and coaching 💼 Access to UK's leading science and technology institutions Applications close 7 August 2024. Click the link in the comments to learn more and apply. #VentureCapital #VC #Science #Technology

Our full ministerial team is in place and their roles have been confirmed:   ✳️ Peter Kyle MP Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology ✳️ Lord Patrick Vallance KCB, Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation ✳️ Sir Chris Bryant MP Minister of State for Data Protection and Telecoms ✳️ Feryal Clark MP Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for AI and Digital Government ✳️ Baroness Jones, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the Future Digital Economy and Online Safety   The team will work together to accelerate growth through science and innovation, ensure that technology is safely developed and deployed for good and drive a modern, digital government.

📣 The King’s Speech has set out new laws to improve people’s lives by maximising the potential of science and tech.    These new laws will:   🛡️ establish targeted AI regulation on companies developing the most powerful models to ensure safety is at the heart of development 🔒 strengthen the country’s cyber defences to prevent hackers from harming UK public services 📈 improve public services by using data more effectively, grow the economy by £7 billion over ten years and help create a modern digital government   Swipe to find out more 👇

Supporting our life sciences sector will help rebuild our NHS and fuel growth. Peter Kyle met with Rt. Hon. Wes Streeting MP to discuss how DSIT and the Department of Health and Social Care for Health and Social Care can work together to partner with the sector that will drive medical breakthroughs in Britain and across the world.

More personalised. More convenient. More efficient. Secretary of State Peter Kyle visits Government Digital Service (GDS) and the Central Digital Central Digital and Data Office to see firsthand how digital technology can be used to overhaul the British public’s experience of interacting with the government, saving people time and money.