Written questions

Life Sciences: Northern Ireland

Commons · Question 61122 · Tabled 19 Jun 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 24 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Gregory Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure that the distribution of allocations from the Northern Ireland Life and Health Sciences Launchpad is equitable.

Answer

Answered by Feryal Clark, 24 Jun 2025

Innovate UK’s Launchpad programme is aimed at supporting clusters of SMEs and the most innovative businesses to progress their ideas toward commercialisation, contributing to local economic growth. Social equity and UK-wide impact are important features o...