Summary

Recent developments in research and innovation (R&I) governance reflect global trends in industrial policy and tackling grand challenges. In addition, the widening boundaries of R&I policies across cross-cutting and sectoral ministries (e.g., education, research, innovation, industry, health, energy) and technology convergence (e.g., Industry 4.0) underscore the need to assess current R&I governance models. Following the separation of UK’s Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy, this project aims to comparatively assess international R&I governance best practices across leading innovation economies with implications for improving R&I systems. Additionally, it explores governance in energy-related R&I as a crucial component of net-zero objectives.

For further information on this research see CSTI Briefing Note: Governance of research and innovation: UK in an international comparative context