Written question asked by Chi Onwurah (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 April 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 May 2023 (named day). It was answered by George Freeman (Conservative) on Tuesday, 2 May 2023 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
Research: North East
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to support the (a) growth and (b) commercialisation of scientific research in the North East.
- Answer
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The Government has pledged to increase public investment in R&D outside the Greater Southeast by at least 40% by 2030, and by at least a third over the spending review period.
North East universities received £12 million this year from the Higher Education Innovation Fund, which supports research commercialisation. The Northern Accelerator, a collaboration between North East universities to support spinouts based on their research, received £5 million.
The UK’s Catapults de-risk the transition from research to commercial delivery. The 9 centres in the North-East include the Offshore Renewable Catapult in Blyth, Digital Catapult in Sunderland and Satellite Applications Catapult in Country Durham.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 182853
- Session
- 2022-23
- Subjects
- Research Science North East
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- 2023-05-02 16:00:42 +0100
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