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Innovation and industry

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Government reportedly weighing up an exit tax for spinoutsAnd science minister Chris McDonald warns of IP leaving the countryNews · 1 Sep 2026 Report highlights the costs of knowledge exchange for Scotland’s universitiesThe first output of the Future Framework initiative warns of a “growing mismatch” between ambitions and fundingNews · 28 Aug 2026 Government urged to set out a roadmap for the chemical sectorThe Council for Science and Technology warns of a sector in “long-term decline”News · 26 Aug 2026 The government’s “innovation marketplace” prepares for launchNew procurement platform targeting startups, SMEs and academiaNews · 14 Aug 2026 Innovate UK funding boosts productivity in the long-runA new study has analysed more than 14,000 companies which received Innovate UK funding to examine the long-term productivity effects – and found that these…News · 5 Aug 2026 King’s increases equity stakes for academic foundersKing’s College London has announced an overhaul of its equity system for spinout companies, with the intention of establishing a “more transparent and…News · 30 Jul 2026 UK pension funds scope out £1bn science and tech fundA consortium of UK pension providers have committed to exploring a new investment vehicle dedicated to scaling UK businesses, with over £1bn potentially…News · 28 Jul 2026 Catapults under reviewInnovate UK is seeking to ensure that the country has “the right mix of catapults” to match the government’s industrial strategy ambitions. Executive chair Tom…News · 15 Jul 2026

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