Written questions

Universities: Research

Commons · Question 7417 · Tabled 8 Jun 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 17 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to accelerate translational research from universities to commercial applications.

Answer

Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 17 Jun 2026

Government is committed to accelerating the translation of world-class UK research at universities into commercial applications that drive economic growth and societal benefit. Through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) programmes we support universities’ ...