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Science Superpower

A practical policy programme to transform science and innovation in the UK

The Science Superpower Programme explores how ministers can realise their ambitions for the UK to be a “science superpower”. It fills a major gap in the current policy debate by bringing together some of the finest scientific minds with leading policymakers to explore the strategic challenges, opportunities and trade-offs that the government and scientific community face. 

Supported by Wellcome Trust, the Perivoli Foundation and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Onward’s case for what the UK’s global science strategy might look like beyond Horizon Europe.
How to reform R&D Tax Credits to incentivise innovation when public finances are stretched.
If the UK is to be a “science superpower”, we need to rethink our strategy for science.
How to drive innovation to meet net zero
Why we need to drive up innovation in our lagging regions
Jan 12
16:00-
17:00
Join our panel of experts as they react to the Science Minister’s speech and set out their views on the future of the UK’s international science strategy.
Jan 11
10:15-
11:15
Join Science Minister George Freeman MP for an exclusive speech on the government’s plans to make the UK a science superpower.

Matt Burnett, Head of Onward's Science Superpower research programme writes for CityAM on why the governmen't R&D policies are vital to economic revival.

Head of Onward's Science Superpower research programme writes for Politics Home, setting out why R&D funding must be protected from cuts.

The London Influence reports on the growing Onward team and our new research programme in an exclusive interview with Director Will Tanner

Matt Burnett, Head of Onward's Science Superpower research programme writes for CityAM on why the governmen't R&D policies are vital to economic revival.

Head of Onward's Science Superpower research programme writes for Politics Home, setting out why R&D funding must be protected from cuts.

The London Influence reports on the growing Onward team and our new research programme in an exclusive interview with Director Will Tanner

Reducing economic disparities between places