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There is clear evidence of a link between R&D and economic output in different geographical areas, and increasingly, English regions are developing plans for economic development based on their own circumstances and the industries and skills in their regions.
Around two thirds of R&D is funded by industry and one third from the public purse, and the private investment often follows the public. Public investment in R&D is primarily funded at a UK wide level, with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) being the primary funding agency. UKRI have traditionally had a mission to fund the best research, regardless of location, and that focus has contributed to an incredibly strong UK research sector which feeds into economic output – but with significant differences across different regions.
At this meeting, we will explore these issues and the advantages and disadvantages of potential further devolution.
The event is being organised by the Foundation for Science and Technology in collaboration with the University of Liverpool, and will be held in the University of Liverpool's Spine Building. Before the discussion event, there will be a small launch event for the the new Net Zero Maritime Energy Solutions (NOMES) Centre for Doctoral Training which is being led by the University of Liverpool. We would be delighted if atendees for the discussion event were also able to join us for the NOMES launch.
The schedule for the afternoon will be:
4:00pm - 4:30pm Launch event for Net Zero Maritime Energy Solutions (NOMES) Centre for Doctoral Training
4:30pm - 5:30pm Networking reception
5:30pm - 7:00pm Discussion event
Speakers:
The Rt Hon the Lord Willetts FRS, Chair, The Foundation for Science and Technology [Chair]
Professor Tim Jones, Vice-Chancellor, University of Liverpool
Thomas O'Brien, Vice-Chair, Liverpool City Region’s Innovation Zones Program
Dean Cook, Executive Director - Place, Innovate UK, UKRI
Dr Lesley Thompson, Vice-President Funders Global; Business Development, Elsevier
