On 17 June techUK’s policy, tech & Innovation team will be bringing together innovators and industry leaders from across the technology sector to explore what the tech sector believe ARIA needs to achieve ambitious, research and technology goals set by the UK Government.
This event will focus on what the core objectives of the new CEO should be to ensure ARIA is a transformative power on the UK’s innovation landscape
Why is this important?
In March 2021 the Government announced the creation of the Advanced Research & Invention Agency (ARIA). ARIA will be a new independent research body that aims to fund transformational scientific research in the UK with a focus on high-risk, high-reward projects.
Headed by leading scientists and innovators, ARIA’s leadership will backed by an £800 million investment from the UK Government and will be given the flexibility and independence from Government to use their knowledge and expertise to identify and back ambitious, research and technology challenges. Able to partner with businesses and academia the agency could have a transformative impact on the UK’s innovation landscape.
ARIA’s CEO will be central to the agencies initial projects and will become a major player in the UK’s discussion on technology and innovation when appointed.
At this event techUK will discuss with our members and members of the tech and innovation community what should be in the new CEO’s in-tray, what technologies and challenges present the greatest opportunities for the UK and how do we make sure ARIA is a success.
The discussion will include speakers from the leading technology companies as well experts from the UK’s tech and innovation community.
You can read up on techUK’s response to AIRA here
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Laura Foster
Laura is techUK’s Associate Director for Technology and Innovation.
