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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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Mapping the Unknowns: Understanding Digital Platforms and the Search for UK Evidence

June 4, 2026

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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

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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

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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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