British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday launched a new framework through his newly formed ministry – the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology – as part of a vision to strengthen Britain’s place as a science and technology superpower by 2030. said the British Indian leader. The new science and technology framework is designed to challenge every part of government to keep the UK at the forefront of global science and technology through 10 key actions this decade, creating a co-ordinated cross-government approach. can go
Downing Street said the framework will work alongside new measures backed by more than GBP 370 million in funding to boost investment in innovation, bring the world’s best talent to the UK and seize the potential of new technologies such as artificial intelligence. . (AI). Sunak said, “Science and innovation have been in our DNA for decades. But in an increasingly competitive world, we can only stay ahead with focus, dynamism and leadership.”
“That’s why we’re setting out 10 key actions under a bold new plan to cement our place as a global science and technology superpower by 2030 – from pursuing transformative technologies like AI and supercomputing To attract top talent and ensure they have the tools they need to succeed. The more we innovate, the more we can grow our economy, creating the high-paying jobs of the future. Yes, we can protect our security, and improve lives across the country,” he said.
Delivery of the new framework is set to begin immediately with an initial set of projects expected to help the UK take a global lead in “game-changing” new and existing funding for skills and infrastructure. Worth about GBP 500 million. technologies”.
“Innovation and technology are our future. They hold the key to everything from increasing productivity and wages, to transforming healthcare, reducing energy costs and ultimately creating jobs and economic growth in the UK, giving us public “allows more spending on services,” said Michelle Donlon, the UK’s new science, innovation and technology secretary.
“That’s why, today, we are putting the full force of the British Government and our private sector partners behind our push to become a scientific and technological superpower, because only by becoming world-leaders in future industries like AI and quantum are we able to improve the lives of every Briton,” he said.
The UK government said its framework was developed in consultation with industry experts and academics, to help deliver stronger growth, better jobs and bolder innovation. It covers a GBP 250 million investment in three “truly transformative” technologies in AI, quantum technology and engineering biology to tackle the biggest global challenges, such as climate change and healthcare.
Up to GBP 50 million to encourage co-investment in science from the private sector and philanthropists to drive future research and GBP 117 million of existing funding to create hundreds of new PhDs for AI researchers and up to GBP 8 million. Find the next generation of AI leaders around the world to do their research in the UK.
The British government has also announced a further extension until 30 June of the financial guarantee provided to UK Horizon Europe applicants as part of its scientific cooperation with the EU.
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