Investing in research and development
Investing in R&D is investing in the future. R&D and innovation underpins our industries, creates new jobs and provides solutions to improve our health, wealth, security and environment.
Strategic advantage through science and technology
Read more on our work on how science and technology can be harnessed to achieve strategic advantage for the UK.
Research and innovation ecosystem
We provide policy advice to inform decisions that shape the research and innovation ecosystem so that engineering R&D and innovation thrives in the UK.
Accelerating enterprise
We provide policy advice to accelerate the commercialisation of university research and growth of engineering businesses in the UK.
Recent reports and resources
Quantum Infrastructure Review
The Royal Academy of Engineering has published its independent review of the UK’s quantum infrastructure. The work was commissioned by the UK government to conduct an to support the delivery of the UK’s National Quantum Strategy.
Engineering Economy and Place
This report looks at the engineering economy in places across the UK and shares a new framework for thinking about the role of engineering in local economies.
New resource: Interactive dashboard
We have created an interactive dashboard to accompany the Engineering Economy and Place report. Use the dashboard to understand what the engineering economy looks like in your region or local authority and explore how it can vary across the UK.
Recent highlights
Strategic advantage: the engineering view
Read about the engineering view on Strategic advantage through science and technology.
Spotlight on Spinouts 2023
Read the latest edition of our Spotlight on Spinouts report series, produced in partnership with Beauhurst.
Advanced Research and Invention Agency
Read the latest news from the Academy's community partnership with the UK's new invention agency, ARIA.
Investing in UK R&D
Read an overview of some of the structures by which the government allocates public funding for R&D in the UK.