As we develop ESRC's future strategy, I've set down some thoughts on the future of ESRC's 'targeted' and 'applicant-led' funding modes

As governments work to scale up new #science, #technology and #innovation approaches to accelerate #sustainability transitions, policy experimentation is vital for testing what works and discontinuing what doesn't. Our new brief highlights practical examples of experimentation in action: oe.cd/5T1

How can policy makers enhance mechanisms for industry-research-public collaboration for the #GreenTransition, and support the design and implementation of citizen engagement in #science, #technology and #innovation policy? Our new policy brief takes a look: oe.cd/5T2

The world of business R&D: quick analysis of EU R&D Investment Scoreboard, breaks down €1.3 trillion that firms spent on R&D in 2023
UK owned firms accounted for 2.8% of this, dominated by pharma & banking
Just two firms in the top 100: AstraZeneca & GSK
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Anyway, Martin and Sunley did a devastating critique of it as a concept and its impact on regional growth policy. Well worth a read if you haven't already.

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🌍 Firms engaged in cross-border trade face costs up to 5️⃣0️⃣% higher than domestically-oriented businesses.

📖 Our new report with the European Commission explores tools for stronger cross-border co-operation to promote economic growth.

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The most important plot for understanding UK politics & economics now - the collapse in productivity growth since the mid-2000s.
Nothing that governments of last 15 years have done has made a material difference, & if we continue doing the same things we'll get the same result.

Good to see the importance of innovation for regional economies recognised in the Devolution White Paper

A new article by Dr Lisa Higgins of Research Ireland highlights the importance of investing in research and innovation to develop solutions that drive sustainable manufacturing processes. Read here: https://buff.ly/41w5Dwl #NextGenerationEU #NationalChallengeFund

Finland tops the EU country benchmark for innovation procurement. A time to celebrate? Maybe not. 🎉🤔

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#publicprocurement #procurement #innovation #sustainability

I would LOVE to hire someone awesome to lead UKRI’s work on data and how we use it to understand the R&D system.

Great opportunity for someone with strong data skills who cares about technology, research and progress!

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As an innovation driven organisation, we’re always exploring how new technologies can solve problems.

We've been experimenting with AI-powered interview platforms and chatbot interviewers to explore their potential to scale qualitative research like never before: www.nesta.org.uk/blog/can-ai-...

Say hello to our newest resident @milski360.bsky.social y.social 👋

Research & evaluation expert Stephen Miller joins us to help develop our evaluation capabilities in theory-based evaluation, working in our sustainable future & healthy life missions.

Read more about the residency ⬇️ bit.ly/4eG8i9y

Valuable update on regional distribution of R&D spending in UK from @tomforth.co.uk
Excellent news: policy of regionally focusing public R&D works - we see big increases in private sector R&D in response
Now we should try and do it somewhere else besides London
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