When we launched our last strategy, the COVID-19 pandemic had just begun. Five years later, humanity is having to adapt to developments that are, collectively, even more disruptive.
The geopolitical context is becoming ever more complex, with economies, supply chains and security critically dependent on engineering capability. AI innovation has advanced at an astonishing pace and is increasingly embedded in our daily lives, while the impacts of climate change and nature depletion are being felt ever more acutely.
This strategy aims to respond to that urgency to use our expertise and our network to engineer better lives in the UK and internationally.
This strategy aims to respond to that urgency to use our expertise and our network to engineer better lives in the UK and internationally.
Who we are
Charity
We deliver public benefit from engineering excellence and technology innovation.
National Academy
We provide progressive leadership for engineering and technology, and independent expert advice to government, in the UK and beyond.
Fellowship
We bring together an unrivalled community of leading business people, entrepreneurs, innovators and academics from every part of engineering and technology.
Our vision
Engineering and technology in the service of society
Our role
We create and lead a community of outstanding experts and innovators to engineer better lives
Our values
Everything we do is underpinned by our values:
- Progressive leadership: Embody the courage and commitment to drive positive change for engineering and society.
- Equity, diversity and inclusion: Create a culture where everyone feels valued, and can thrive and strive for excellence.
- Excellence for impact: Instil a mindset where evidence, expertise, integrity and passion deliver meaningful impact.
- Collaboration first: Work in collaboration and partnership with our community and stakeholders to improve outcomes.
- Creativity and innovation: Pursue opportunities to think differently, try novel approaches and test new ideas.
Our three goals for the next five years
Sustainable and Innovative Economy
Where sustainability drivers, innovative industries and resilient infrastructures are aligned to drive growth and productivity that will support better lives for all.
Technology Improving Lives
Where technology in all its forms is used to meet the most important human needs, avoid harm, support fairer societies and break down barriers to opportunity.
Engineering Community Fit for the Future
Where our community reflects society in its diversity, commits to creating inclusive cultures to help drive engineering excellence, and has the skills to meet future needs safely, securely and ethically, and to keep pace with innovation.
Our five flagship products
We will deliver on our goals through five flagship products and the activities that support and complement them. Our strategy document shares details on:
- Our plans and ambitions for delivery
- Our theory of impact and success metrics
Enterprise Hub
Support for UK and global entrepreneurs
Regional Hubs
Technology adoption
Research and
Invention Fellowships
Green Future Fellowships
Research Fellowships
Chairs in Emerging Tech
Research Chairs
Skills Centre
Skills fit for the future
Scholarships
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion programmes
This is Engineering
Engineering X
Global missions
Sustainable development
programmes
National
Engineering
Policy Centre
Independent policy advice
Systems approaches for policymakers
Public dialogues
International partnerships