Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 31851

Innovate UK

Tabled: 21 February 2025
Answered: 26 February 2025
Named Day

Question

Karl Turner

IndependentKingston upon Hull East

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he has had with small business organisations on the performance of Innovate UK.

Answer

Feryal Clark
Supporting innovative small firms is a key objective of the government’s growth mission. My department regularly engages with business organisations to understand the needs of their members. 86% of Innovate UK grant funding goes to SMEs, with 8,000 SMEs s...

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