The next normal arrives: Trends that will define 2021—and beyond
2021 will be the year of transition. Barring any unexpected catastrophes, individuals, businesses, and society can start to look forward to shaping their futures rather than just grinding through the present.
Intelligent futures: Working with automation & digitisation to deliver sustainable employment and growth
This report, developed by Ulster University's Economic Policy Centre (UUEPC) and commissioned by the Department for the Economy examines the increasing role of automation and it's effects on the Northern Ireland economy.
Decarbonising Transport
In this report the UK Department for Transport presents its path to net zero transport in the UK, the wider benefits it can deliver, and sets out the principles that will underpin the approach to delivering it. It also sets out the department's commitments and the actions needed to decarbonise transport.
UK Transport Vision 2050: investing in the future of mobility
This vision document has grown out of extensive research into the future of transport and out of consultation with Innovate UK's partners in both the public and private sectors. It takes a view of where we will be by 2050 and outlines the likely steps along the way to achieving this.
UK Hydrogen Strategy
The UK’s first-ever Hydrogen Strategy has been published. It sets out how the UK government will work with industry to meet its ambition for 5GW of low carbon hydrogen production capacity by 2030.
Late-stage R&D: business perspectives
This report uses real-world examples to illustrate how different businesses conduct late-stage R&D, the range of activities and the resources they draw upon.
Strategic Innovation Opportunities for NI
Matrix commissioned this study to explore the links between research excellence and innovation in Northern Ireland.
Planning for the Future of Transport – Time for Change
Planning for the Future of Transport – Time for Change outlines how the Department for Infrastructure's priorities for the future of transport here can be supported by the improved planning, management and development of the transport networks over the next 10 to 15 years.
State of the Hydrogen Nation 2021
This survey is the first of its kind in the UK and brings together the views of leading businesses and organisations at the forefront of the hydrogen economy.
The Top Trends in Tech
Which technologies have the most momentum in an accelerating world? McKinsey has identified the trends that matter most.
Hydrogen – Exploring Opportunities in the Northern Ireland Energy Transition
Northern Ireland is uniquely positioned in the United Kingdom (UK) and Europe to become a leader in hydrogen deployment and technology. The analysis described in this report presents scenarios for the deployment of hydrogen in Northern Ireland’s transportation and heating sectors in 2030.
UK Life Sciences Vision
Life Sciences Vision The UK Government has published its Life Sciences Vision. This report takes a detailed look at the [...]
Northern Ireland Cyber Security Snapshot 2021
Northern Ireland Cyber Security Snapshot 2021 CSIT/QUB/Perspective Economics The Centre for Secure Information Technologies at Queens’ University, Belfast and Perspective [...]
Inspiring Innovation – Education Policy Review
CaSE - The Campaign for Science and Engineering has published its Education Policy Review, entitled Inspiring Innovation.
Ambition 2030: A Partnership for Growth
Ambition 2030: A Partnership for Growth Covid Recovery Commission sets out blueprint for a National Prosperity Plan to boost growth [...]
Northern Ireland Strategic Innovation Opportunities Report
In terms of strengths in innovation activities, NI’s overall performance in innovation activity is below average, both in comparison to EU and other UK regions however Northern Ireland performs well in terms of IP generated and commercialised through spin-out companies, with the majority generated by Queen’s University.
Late-stage R&D: business perspectives
The Royal Academy of Engineering's National Engineering Policy Centre has published a report on Late Stage Research & Development.
Northern Ireland response to the AI Council AI Roadmap
Northern Ireland response to the AI Council AI Roadmap The Northern Ireland Innovation Stakeholder Group has submitted a Northern Ireland [...]
Targeting net zero – Next steps for the Renewable Transport Fuels Obligation
The Department of Transport (UK) has published a report on the next steps for the Renewable Transport Fuels Obligation.
Understanding the cyber security recruitment pool
The Understanding the Cyber Security Recruitment Pool report quantifies and explores the supply of cyber skills in the UK.
Cyber security skills in the UK labour market 2021
Cyber security skills in the UK labour market 2021 The Cyber Security Skills in the UK Labour Market 2021 report [...]
Tech Nation Report 2021 – The future UK tech built
Now in its seventh year, the report highlights how the sector has changed, who the top performers were through the year, and the challenges and opportunities the UK faces as it navigates out of the pandemic and leaving the EU.
The AI Index Report Measuring trends in Artificial Intelligence
The AI Index Report tracks, collates, distils, and visualises data related to artificial intelligence. Its mission is to provide unbiased, rigorously vetted, and globally sourced data for policymakers, researchers, executives, journalists, and the general public to develop intuitions about the complex field of AI.
Food 2030 pathways for action – Research and innovation policy as a driver for sustainable, healthy and inclusive food systems
This publication frames the deployment phase of the European Commission’s Food 2030 initiative and is meant to guide future research and innovation policy reflections relevant to Horizon Europe, the Farm to Fork strategy and European Green Deal, and beyond.