Written questions

UK Research and Innovation: Ageing

Commons · Question 12798 · Tabled 5 Nov 2024 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 11 Nov 2024

Question

Asked by Helen Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Healthy Ageing Challenge in helping companies scale up projects.

Answer

Answered by Feryal Clark, 11 Nov 2024

An independent evaluation of the Healthy Ageing Challenge has been published on UKRI’s website. The evaluation found that the Challenge has:Contributed to firm-level growth, as evidenced by increased turnover, R&D expenditure, and staff numbers among ...