Last week, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) marked 100 days since its launch in February. The government created DSIT to “drive innovation” and focus solely on supporting the UK’s science and tech sectors.
But what has it achieved so far, and where do UK tech stakeholders think it can do more?
The initial reaction to creating a dedicated science and technology department was positive. Previously the Department for Digital Culture, Media and Sport had been juggling important technology issues like 5G alongside an eclectic mix of museum budgets and sporting events.
Announcements from DSIT have since come thick and fast. In the 2023 Budget, DSIT launched the International Technology Strategy – a £3.5bn investment to make the UK a science and technology superpower by 2030, alongside a framework on how this will be achieved....