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UKRI Unveils £38.6 Billion Plan for Research Growth

12/18/2025

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UKRI Investment Plan

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) announced a £38.6 billion plan for 2026-2030 to advance knowledge and drive growth.
The plan allocates £14 billion for curiosity-driven research, £8 billion for targeted R&D on national priorities, and £7 billion to support innovative companies.
Despite the increase, curiosity-driven research spending remains flat, signaling a shift toward government priorities and innovation, per Science Secretary Liz Kendall.

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UKRI Quantum Funding

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has allocated £1.013 billion for quantum technologies as part of the 2026–2030 public R&D investment.
The funding is split into £426 million for societal impacts, especially defense, and £588 million to support quantum firms.
A new funding model prioritizes outcomes to boost industrial growth and collaboration with advanced manufacturing and clean energy sectors.
The plan also aligns with a £750 million commitment to national supercomputing infrastructure.

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UKRI Investment Plan

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) announced a £38.6 billion plan for 2026-2030 to advance knowledge and drive growth.
The plan allocates £14 billion for curiosity-driven research, £8 billion for targeted R&D on national priorities, and £7 billion to support innovative companies.
Despite the increase, curiosity-driven research spending remains flat, signaling a shift toward government priorities and innovation, per Science Secretary Liz Kendall.

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