- The very best of British innovation, design, technology and
science to be showcased in the heart of Whitehall
- DSIT marks six-month anniversary with an open invite to
businesses and organisations across the UK to exhibit at the
Department’s new HQ from early 2024
- Showcase forms part of DSIT’s mission to build a
pro-innovation culture across Government as key to delivering on
priority to grow the economy
Leading innovation firms, technology businesses and research
organisations have today (9 August) been invited to showcase
their innovations at the entrance to the new Department for
Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) HQ, as part of the
Department’s plans to champion innovation and the pioneering work
of UK industry and academia.
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.
It gives the Department another opportunity to showcase the very
best of British innovation, design, technology and science. 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 said:
“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.”
The dedicated Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
is the force behind the Prime Minister’s commitment to growing
the economy, and to improving the lives of everyone in the UK
through new discoveries that advance the health and prosperity of
society whilst protecting our values both at home and abroad.
The Government has set out its aim to be a science and technology
superpower by 2030, to meet this ambition it has identified five
technologies of tomorrow – Quantum, AI, Engineering Biology,
Semiconductors and Future Telecoms. Together with life sciences,
space, and green technologies, these technologies have been
identified as most critical to the UK in the coming decades.
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 £370 million 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 £100 million in government
funding, was also launched to accelerate the UK’s generative AI
sector and keep pace with rapid advances in these technologies.
Other highlights from the last six months include the 10-year
National Quantum Strategy backed by £2.5 billion of public
funding, and the International Technology Strategy which lays out
our plan to support tech investment, encourage international
collaboration, and strengthen the UK’s cyber security defences.
More recently we announced up to £50 million of government
investment in new UK Research Ventures Catalyst to encourage
greater private and philanthropic backing for UK science,
research and innovation.
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.
The first exhibitions are expected to begin early in 2024 and
interested participants will be asked to outline how they are
helping the UK to cement its position as a science and technology
superpower. They will also be asked to show how their
organisation will deliver improved public services, create new
better-paid jobs, and grow the economy. Each exhibit will be in
place for around one month.
Businesses and organisations who are interested in exhibiting at
our London HQ, can contact exhibit@dsit.gov.uk for
more information.
