Innovation Nation

Innovation Nation

The government wants the UK to be a nation where innovation can thrive. In a white paper called 'Innovation Nation' they argue that innovation is vital for the UK’s future prosperity.

John Denham, secretary of state for science and innovation, said: "The white paper sets out what government will do to ensure innovation can flourish across every area of our economy - in business, the third sector and in the public sector.

The white paper published by the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS) details a range of commitments including:

• Growing the Train to Gain and Apprenticeship programmes.
• Giving ‘innovation vouchers’ to small businesses to work with universities, colleges, research organisations.
• Doubling the number of Knowledge Transfer partnerships between businesses, universities and colleges

Read the ‘Innovation Nation’ white paper from the DIUS.