Our detailed research reports provide a rich source of expert knowledge on how innovation works best in the UK.
We conduct our own research and commission leading academic and policy institutes.
Creating entrepreneurship
2007
A report arguing for a nationwide strategy to put entrepreneurship at the heart of education for the creative industries.
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Real Science
November 2006
Innovative approaches to experimental and investigative science learning should be at the core of science education in the UK.
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Innovation Gap report
October 2006
We need a deeper understanding of innovation based on where it actually happens, and we need to develop our approach to innovation policy based on this understanding.
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Creating growth
April 2006
An analysis of what is required to ensure that the UK continues to produce world-class creative businesses.
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Survey of creative businesses
March 2006
A survey of creative businesses to determine what forms of investment and support are the most effective for them.
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Investing in the creative industries
November 2003
This report investigates the barriers to growth in the UK's creative industries.
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How high-growth innovative businesses generate prosperity and jobs.
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A way to help small communities solve big social challenges
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This guide shows practical ways for unlocking people-powered innovation
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Different, better and lower cost public services.
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