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Welcome to Innovation & Research Caucus

Informing the research and innovation system through academic insight

About us

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

Unlocking the UK’s critical mineral potential: Identifying and overcoming non-technical barriers in the domestic critical mineral sector

June 2, 2026

Insights & Reviews

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Research Paper

Innovation

People

Place

Research

Bridging the ‘Informal’ to ‘Formal’: Using coworking spaces as ‘bridges’ to improve the uptake of Business Innovation Support Services in England

May 26, 2026

Report

Research Paper

Innovation

People

Place

Research

Evidencing the economic, societal, and scientific benefits of UK Research and Innovation

May 13, 2026

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Inclusive Innovation: The Challenge for UK City-regions – a blog summary

April 28, 2026

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Applications now closed Text Mining for Innovation & Research Studies – Summer School

March 16, 2026

The Future of Business Growth Prediction: Bridging econometrics and machine learning approaches

February 24, 2026

A research companion you can play – The Slingshot: An AI Start-up Simulation

February 19, 2026

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