Useful links
Association of Independent Research and Technology Organisation (AIRTO) provides a useful link to a wide range of government bodies, research organisations and trade associations.
The Business Link web site is a source of practical advice for businesses, providing helpful information to companies on various aspects of business, including available finance, grants and support schemes for R&D.
The Design Council promote the vital role of design in research and innovation through campaigns which bring designers and managers together with consumers to deliver enhanced products and services.
EUREKA is a pan-European network for market-oriented, industrial R&D. Created as an intergovernmental Initiative, EUREKA aims to enhance European competitiveness through its support to businesses, research centres and universities who carry out pan-European projects to develop innovative products, processes and services.
The Framework Programme is the European Union's main instrument for the funding of Research & Development in Science, Engineering and Technology.
HM Revenue & Customs is the government department with lead responsibility for the administration of tax, including Corporation tax. They are also responsible for administering R&D tax credits.
The R&D Society is a UK based organisation formed to promote the better understanding of research and development in all its forms.
Solutions for Business are part of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills' range of tailored business support. They are designed to meet different stages of your business's development and growth. They are easy to access and use.
The Technology Strategy Board (TSB) stimulates technology innovation in industry in areas offering the greatest scope for boosting UK growth and productivity. Activities include grants for collaborative R&D and support for knowledge transfer.
UK IRC (UK Innovation Research Centre) is a collaborative initiative for cutting-edge research and knowledge exchange activities on how innovation can make businesses more competitive, improve public service delivery and help the UK meet the social, environmental and economic challenges it faces.
UK Intellectual Property Office is responsible for Intellectual Property (IP) in the UK. They provide a comprehensive range of information on patents, copyright, design and trademark policy and can advise on all aspects of Intellectual Property.
The UK Research Office (UKRO) is the UK's foremost information and advice service on European Union research and higher education. UKRO's mission is to promote effective UK participation in EU funded research, higher education and related activities.
UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) is the only investment agency covering the whole of the UK. It helps the world's companies to set up or expand business in the UK. Attracting R&D and high tech investment is key to UK Trade & Investment's strategy in bringing knowledge driven projects to the UK.
