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Nanotechnology: Research

Commons · Question 21034 · Tabled 18 Dec 2024 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 10 Jan 2025

Question

Asked by Ben Spencer

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he has had with the Regulatory Innovation Office on the UK’s research into nanotechnology since July 2024.

Answer

Answered by Feryal Clark, 10 Jan 2025

The Regulatory Innovation Office (RIO) was formally established on 8th October 2024. Initially it is supporting the growth of four fast-growing areas of technology. These are:  Engineering biology, Space, Artificial Intelligence and digital in healthcare;...