Source · Select Committees · Public Accounts Committee
Recommendation 15
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Government aims to improve clarity and justification for R&I funding allocation decisions.
Recommendation
The government recently set out its aim to more clearly define and justify the allocation of R&I funding between curiosity-driven basic research; targeted research aligned to government ambitions including economic growth; and investment to support innovative businesses including scale-up.31 DSIT told us it welcomes this added clarity, feeling it is easier to make decisions on R&I “when it is clear what the Government actually want at a high level.”32
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 15 October 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗