Department for Science, Innovation and Technology invites businesses to new HQ

Innovation firms, technology businesses and research organisations have today (August 9) been invited to showcase their innovations at the entrance to the new Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) HQ.

The Department is marking its six-month anniversary with an invite to businesses and organisations from across the country to exhibit within its new headquarters, giving their work prominence and visibility to Ministers, businesses, Government officials, and influential individuals who will visit the area.

Those selected to exhibit will be promoted across the Department’s social media channels as well as at internal events, highlighting their work to the innovators and decision makers who are leading the push to cement the UK’s status as a science superpower.

Science and Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan commented: “UK businesses, universities and research organisations are already world leaders in their fields, from life sciences and engineering biology to quantum computing and AI.

“To seize on the potential for science and technology to keep our nation secure, our people prosperous, and our planet healthy, it is essential we place this work at the very centre of what we do in Government, and hosting them in our new HQ demonstrates our commitment to working hand-in-hand with the sector while opening up one more avenue for collaboration.

“These exhibitions will give us another opportunity to see first-hand how these technologies are improving the lives of everyone in the UK, and it will give those exhibiting a new platform to showcase their work, right in the heart of Government.”

DSIT is celebrating its six-month anniversary since it was formed to deliver on the clear mission set by the Prime Minister, to ensure the UK is the most innovative economy in the world.

During those six months, the Department has launched the Science and Technology Framework, backed by over £370m to boost investment in innovation, to bring the “world’s best talent” to the UK, and seize the potential of ground-breaking new technologies like AI.

The AI Taskforce, backed by £100m in government funding, was also launched to accelerate the UK’s generative AI sector and keep pace with rapid advances in these technologies.

The Department is due to move into its new HQ in the estate known as the ‘Admiralty Buildings’ later this year, physically positioning science and technology at the core of Whitehall. The new offices will see all London based DSIT officials located in the same building, as the beating heart of science and technology in Westminster.

By Matthew Neville – Senior Correspondent, Bdaily

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