Policy and Research Unit
We aim to shape innovation policies that will help the UK meet national innovation challenges of the 21st century. That means we might use our expert knowledge to influence government and regulatory policy, or consider how policy may support the work of our investment and programme teams.
Our aims
Increase the quality and quantity of research in innovation
We'll achieve this by doing our own research, connecting centres of excellence and commissioning targeted research from leading academic and policy institutes. By analysing the effect of our past activities and intelligently positioning our resources, we hope to inform future work in innovation.
Develop outstanding innovation policy
We'll use our research and unique position in the UK policy environment to develop and promote a strong pro-innovation policy agenda across the UK.
Build a national network of leading thinkers in innovation
Developing policies that will transform the UK's ability to innovate isn't a solitary activity. It occurs when leading policy thinkers collaborate and form connections with centres of excellence in innovation policy. We're making this happen.
To shape policies that will put the UK at the forefront of innovation, policymakers need to be given accurate and relevant assessments of the national state of innovation.
Innovation in services
A joint NESTA-BERR report examines how to improve innovation in the UK's service sectors.
