Written question asked by Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 8 November 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 12 November 2024. It was answered by Feryal Clark (Labour) on Thursday, 19 December 2024 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
Innovation and New Businesses: Rural Areas
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to help encourage (a) innovation and (b) tech-based start-ups in rural constituencies.
- Answer
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DSIT is accelerating innovation through initiatives like the Higher Education Innovation Funding, currently £280m a year, enabling universities across England to support innovative new businesses in their local areas. Additionally, through the £12.2m Digital Growth Grant, DSIT supports the Ecosystem Partnership Programme which awards funding to regional organisations delivering support in their local ecosystems. This grant also supports a cohort of AgriTech businesses as part of the Industry Bridge programme, connecting startups with corporate partners, delivered by Codebase.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 13301
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Innovation Rural areas Technology New businesses
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- 2025-09-05 19:18:16 +0100
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