Report

An Evaluation of the Small Business Research Initiative

A new report from Innovate UK that evaluates and showcases the success of SBRI has been published by UKRI.

The 20-year initiative allows research and development services to be acquired from private sector providers who develop, in competition, solutions for the public sector.

It has been a success for a variety of government departments, agencies and devolved administrations across the UK, including in Northern Ireland.

Innovate UK’s Chief Executive, Indro Mukerjee, said:

The Innovate UK SBRI programme is a proven way of linking innovative private sector businesses with the public sector to address their challenges and develop long lasting solutions.

We are pleased with its recognised impact to date and now looking to further enhance and develop the programme for the future.