Catapult Network applauds two new publications from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Today, George Freeman MP, Minister for Science, Research and Innovation welcomes two new publications from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) evidencing continued Catapult impact and growth.
The first publication details Catapults’ progress against the recommendations set out by the 2021 Catapult Network BEIS Review and the second publication, Working with Catapults, provides guidance for Government Departments on how to contract and engage with Catapults.
Minister Freeman confirmed
Science and innovation are central to tackling the largest challenges we face as the UK and as a planet…
As unique national assets, Catapults have a key role to play, bringing together public and private sector research in deep long-term collaborations distributed across the UK Catapult Network which is key to regional economic growth by supporting world-class clusters of R&D excellence.
By fostering partnerships between businesses and universities they bridge the gap between industry and academia and attract industrial R&D, turning the best of UK science into solutions that drive economic growth….
As the frontline of the UK R&D innovation ecosystem, the Catapults must continually evolve to remain at the cutting edge.
These reports follow the recent DSIT announcement confirming UK association to Horizon Europe under a new bespoke deal, securing benefits for UK business from the EU Horizon and Copernicus programmes once again; a decision celebrated by the Catapult Network.
The publications are available to read on the UK Government’s website:
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