Innovation and New Businesses: Rural Areas
Commons · Question 13301 · Tabled 8 Nov 2024 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 19 Dec 2024
Question
Asked by Edward Morello
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to help encourage (a) innovation and (b) tech-based start-ups in rural constituencies.
Answer
Answered by Feryal Clark, 19 Dec 2024
DSIT is accelerating innovation through initiatives like the Higher Education Innovation Funding, currently £280m a year, enabling universities across England to support innovative new businesses in their local areas. Additionally, through the £12.2m Digi...