Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Following a Machinery of Government change, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology’s responsibilities have transferred to the Department for Business and Trade (now the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade), Department for Culture, Media and Sport (now Digital, Culture, Media and Sport) and Cabinet Office. Please follow them for the latest updates and visit GOV.UK for more information. 

Over 100 organisations have now signed up to the Cyber Resilience Pledge, including Tesco, Harrods and Serco.    These companies will strengthen cyber resilience in the UK and are leading the way for others to follow.     Find out how to sign up to the Pledge: https://lnkd.in/eu9uXjNv 

Permanent Secretary Emran Mian and French Director General for Research and Innovation Jean-Luc Moullet have signed the UK–France Science, Innovation and Technology Roadmap.   This will help create new opportunities for researchers, innovators and businesses. It will drive forward economic growth and breakthroughs that could improve people's healthcare.   The roadmap builds on commitments agreed at the UK–France S&T Dialogue in Paris in May, setting out a shared vision for cooperation. It will strengthen links between our research and innovation ecosystems, particularly in AI and health.   Both countries have jointly committed to support researcher mobility and scientific collaboration through the Sophie Germain Scheme, supported by €300k from France and £300k from DSIT.   This will strengthen connections between UK and French research funding systems, and support greater participation in European and international research programmes.

Do you need more compute for your AI project? 🧑💻 UK-based SMEs undertaking compute-intensive AI research can now apply for up to £400,000 of cloud compute per project. This will help accelerate the discovery of new medicines and treatments, support the design of next-generation batteries and semiconductors, and create smarter more efficient energy systems. We can offer: ✅ up to £400,000 of cloud computing resource per project ✅ the opportunity to accelerate AI innovation, experimentation and model development in your company Delivered in partnership with STFC Hartree Centre, the fund will widen access to the advanced compute infrastructure needed for cutting-edge AI research and innovation. 👉 Apply now: https://orlo.uk/rvxIw 📅 Deadline: 24 July 2026

How can we speed up ultrasound scans by 40% with AI? 🤖⚡ Fraiya Ultrasound, a King's College London spin out, uses AI to automatically capture measurements during scans, reducing the time clinicians spend collecting data manually. By helping tackle the UK's sonographer shortage, the technology could cut waiting times and improve women's health outcomes.

The Non-Executive Members of the Information Commission Board have been appointed. They will assume their roles when the Information Commission takes over the Information Commissioner's Office functions to become the UK data regulator later this year 👏 How we use and protect data will shape the UK's future prosperity. As technology transforms our economy and public services, strong and trusted regulation matters more than ever. The new Non-Executive Members bring the experience needed to build an open, accountable regulator, ready to navigate this fast-changing landscape and earn lasting public trust. Laurie Benson BSc | Maggie Carver CBE DL | Stephen Cohen | Sukhvinder Kaur-Stubbs | Gary Kildare | Hilary Newiss | Scott McPherson Find out more on the NEDs appointments: https://lnkd.in/efXS-QS5 --- Today we are also launching a campaign to recruit the Chair of the Information Commission. The successful candidate will lead the Board and set the strategic direction of the Commission. More information on the Chair role: https://lnkd.in/eWsXGq_N

Young people should be able to enjoy the benefits of technology without being drawn into endless scrolling or disrupted sleep. That's why we're introducing new protections for 16 and 17-year-olds, including default overnight social media curfews from midnight to 6am and switching off addictive features such as autoplay and personalised recommendation feeds by default. These measures are backed by government research showing teenagers who spent less time on social media felt less stressed, slept better and were more focused at school.

Young people who gave up social media benefited from better sleep, less stress, improved focus, and spent more time with friends and family, a first-of-its-kind government-backed study has shown.   The study involved more than 300 families across the UK who tried different types of restrictions at home.   Alongside evidence from the Government’s landmark national consultation, these findings further support the action taken to protect children online, including a ban on social media services providing access to under-16s and restrictions on the most harmful features on other platforms.

We're asking ambitious training providers, colleges and charities to bring their boldest ideas to help people in Barnsley make the most of AI. A share of £800k is available for organisations across the UK to deliver innovative AI training to workers, businesses and residents. This will help local manufacturers boost productivity and allow small businesses to grow. The best solutions could become a blueprint for equipping a generation with the skills of the future across Britain. Applications open tomorrow: https://orlo.uk/p8FKM