Supercharging UK Tech and Innovation
The opportunities of innovation are endless. Automation, IoT, AI, Edge, Quantum, Drones and High Performance Computing all have the power to transform the UK.
techUK members lead the development of these technologies. Together we are working with Government and other stakeholders to address tech innovation priorities and build an innovation ecosystem that will benefit people, society, economy and the planet - and supercharge the UK as a global leader in tech and innovation.
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Future of compute
techUK works with our members to explore how we can develop our compute ecosystem and leverage this crucial group of technologies to support the UK’s ambitions as a science and technology superpower.
Quantum
Quantum has been identified as a key emerging and transformative technology that will have an impact on the UK's long term digital and economic future. In the coming years, Quantum will have the potential to enable smart cities, revolutionise healthcare systems and drive innovation in key industries. To prepare for this future techUK believes now is the time to bring the wider technology sector into the discussion about the UK's quantum future and how we plan for success.
Edge computing
Edge computing, while not new, is fast becoming seen as a key technology and an enabler of widescale innovation. The benefits of edge computing are two-fold: accelerating innovation in key industries, and accelerating adoption on complementing emerging technologies. techUK helps identify, explore and make the case for greater use of Edge computing solutions as part of the UK’s digital transformation journey.
Intelligent automation
Intelligent automation has the capacity to revolutionise business services across a variety of industries through driving optimisation, enhancing digitisation and building resilience. Since the pandemic, businesses from across different sectors can look to automation to build resilience and drive continuity, and in turn push forward a new, technology-focused future of work that will drastically change the UK's workforce and economy.
Geospatial data
The UK’s geospatial data ecosystem has a remarkable opportunity to become a world leader and bring over £11 billion to the UK’s economy in the next five years. However, this will only be achieved if the UK can successfully drive forward a world-leading geospatial ecosystem. Getting this right will not only increase research into the opportunities of geospatial data, but enhance the development and commercialisation of cutting-edge, innovative geospatial data products, services and technologies.
Metaverse
Once the preserve of thought experiments in philosophy textbooks and blockbuster dystopias like The Matrix and Ready Player One, the concept of a metaverse – a virtual world in which we experience the life of our digital twin – may soon be a reality for UK businesses and consumers.
Blockchain
techUK provides an united and recognised voice for the industry by representing the interests of techUK members in distribute ledger technology (DLT) industry forums, standards bodies, platform operators and with other stakeholders. We position DLT as an emerging enterprise solution to establish trust for value and information exchanges. techUK considers actions taken to industrialise, support technology readiness, help organisations with adoption and consider use cases across sectors.
Artificial intelligence
Artificial Intelligence offers growing opportunities and benefits for both the UK economy and society, from revolutionising business productivity to transforming people’s lives. To ensure the UK remains a world-leader in AI, techUK aims to maximise the value and adoption of the technology, whilst mitigating the risks and barriers. We work closely with key government departments and regulators to enable the benefits of AI to be felt across the UK.
Innovation reports
REPORT: Quantum commercialisation - Positioning the UK for success
Quantum technologies will have a profound impact in the UK as we position ourselves as a science and technology leader. Read our report on how UK Government can work with the UK tech sector to ensure the UK remains a quantum world leader.
REPORT: Industry Perspective on Intelligent Automation in Central Government
The Tech and Innovation Programme joined forces with the Central Government Programme to launch the 'Industry Perspective on Intelligent Automation in Central Government'.
Get involved
All techUK's work is led by our members - get involved by joining our Innovation Policy group:
Innovation Policy Group
techUK’s Innovation Policy Group brings together members with expertise in the development and deployment of new technologies, with public policy professionals and key stakeholders. Its aim is to identify and develop coherent and relevant innovation policy asks that ensures the UK remains a competitive leader in tech innovation, R&D and the commercialisation of future technologies that are set to have transformative effects across the UK’s economy and society.
For more information please contact:
Laura Foster
Laura is techUK’s Head of Programme for Technology and Innovation.
