The Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology have today published the government’s plan to cement the UK’s place as a science and technology superpower by 2030.
The Science and Technology Framework is the first major output from the new Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Sir Jim McDonald FREng FRSE, President of the Royal Academy of Engineering, said:
“The Royal Academy of Engineering welcomes the launch of the government’s new Science and Technology Framework. It is very positive to see the new Department for Science, Innovation and Technology already contributing to a more joined-up, cross-government approach to advancing the pro-innovation policies that will be essential for the UK to thrive and to help tackle global challenges.
“We welcome the focus in the Framework on both securing UK advantage in strategically important technologies and ensuring that these strengths translate into benefits that improve people’s lives. It is vital that we can attract and retain global talent and investment, and provide progressive leadership in the development of these disruptive technologies that are already touching our lives, will create economic opportunities and have the potential to shape our future in profound ways. We look forward to working with the government to harness the expertise of the technology and engineering community in delivering on the aspirations of the Framework.
“The extension of the Horizon Europe Guarantee scheme until June is also a positive development. As we have always said, the strong preference of the Academy is for the UK to associate with Horizon Europe, and we hope to see continued progress towards this goal.”