Question follow-through · 13203

Universities: Research

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to paragraph 4.94 of the Autumn Budget 2024, published on 30 October 2024, HC 295, by what process the support for the commercialisation of university research will be al

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Answering body: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Tabled: 8 Nov 2024
Target answer date: 12 Nov 2024
Answer: 15 Nov 2024 · 7 calendar days after tabling

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8 Nov 2024
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to paragraph 4.94 of the Autumn Budget 2024, published on 30 October 2024, HC 295, by what process the support for the commercialisation of university research will be al
12 Nov 2024
Target answer date
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15 Nov 2024
Answer published
DSIT and UK Research and Innovation are designing a new process to allocate this funding. This will build on engagement earlier in the year with the university sector on how to design proof-of-concept funding. While the benefits realised will depend on th...

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