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Welcome to Innovation & Research Caucus

Informing the research and innovation system through academic insight

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Using robust evidence to support UKRI, the Innovation and Research Caucus develops evidence-led research and innovation policies, strategies and decision-making, providing insights into what works, where and why. Working with the wider academic community and our funders to create a thriving innovation ecosystem.

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Innovation

Research

Trusted Research and Innovation: How Knowledge Leakage Affects the Research & Innovation Ecosystem

June 19, 2025

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People

Innovation, Commercialisation, And Entrepreneurship (ICE) Skills Framework

June 17, 2025

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Innovation

Innovation Persistence: An Evidence Review

May 12, 2025

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Upcoming webinar: Transition from Projects to Missions

May 14, 2025

Designing Research for Impact: Part 3: ‘Identifying pathways to stakeholder engagement’

April 14, 2025

Dynamic place-based innovation in rural areas

April 14, 2025

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Co-creation as a Superior Strategy to Retaliatory Tariffs

How to Convert Trump-Imposed Tariffs into Opportunities for Expedited Economic Growth

April 3, 2025

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