The Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA) is the UK’s new R&D funding agency, created to empower scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs to take bold bets at the edge of the possible.

In this introductory webinar, we’ll share how ARIA defines and develops the opportunity spaces they're exploring, the kinds of high-risk, high-reward research they pursue, and how they back ambitious individuals and teams across startups, industry and academia to shape the future.

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Agenda

Time

 Session

14:00

Welcome from techUK

A brief overview of techUK's Emerging Tech programme and activity.

14:10 

Presentation by ARIA

A chance to learn about ARIA's mission and work, including practical advice regarding how individuals and UK businesses can best engage.

14:45 

Audience Q&A

An opportunity for attendees to ask questions of our presenters.

14:55

Upcoming techUK & ARIA activity

An overview of key events, initiatives and requests for feedback.

15:00

Close 

 


 Meet the Emerging Tech team!

Ella Shuter

Ella Shuter

Junior Programme Manager, Emerging Technologies, techUK

Rory Daniels

Rory Daniels

Head of Emerging Technology and Innovation, techUK

Technology and Innovation programme activities

techUK bring members, industry stakeholders, and UK Government together to champion emerging technologies as an integral part of the UK economy. We help to create an environment where innovation can flourish, helping our members to build relationships, showcase their technology, and grow their business. Visit the programme page here.

 

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Our members develop strong networks, build meaningful partnerships and grow their businesses as we all work together to create a thriving environment where industry, government and stakeholders come together to realise the positive outcomes tech can deliver.

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Meet the team 

Sue Daley OBE

Sue Daley OBE

Director, Technology and Innovation

Laura Foster

Laura Foster

Associate Director - Technology and Innovation, techUK

Kir Nuthi

Kir Nuthi

Head of AI and Data, techUK

Rory Daniels

Rory Daniels

Head of Emerging Technology and Innovation, techUK

Tess Buckley

Tess Buckley

Programme Manager - Digital Ethics and AI Safety, techUK

Usman Ikhlaq

Usman Ikhlaq

Programme Manager - Artificial Intelligence, techUK

Chris Hazell

Chris Hazell

Programme Manager - Cloud, Tech and Innovation, techUK

Elis Thomas

Elis Thomas

Programme Manager, Tech and Innovation, techUK

Ella Shuter

Ella Shuter

Junior Programme Manager, Emerging Technologies, techUK

Harriet Allen

Harriet Allen

Programme Assistant, Technology and Innovation, techUK