Understanding the economic impact (direct and indirect) of major research infrastructures on their location.
Background
BEIS plans to boost productivity and improve lives by tackling society’s Grand Challenges in life sciences, artificial intelligence, automation and space. By investing in R&D and innovation, we will unleash potential and work towards making the UK a science superpower. To do this, BEIS needs research to better understand:
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Related UKRI funded projects
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2018 STFC Regional Centre
As one of Europe's largest multidisciplinary research organisations, STFC has world-class research facilities and capabilities. It is responsible for funding much of the research in UK universities in the fields of astro...
Funded by: UUI
Why might this be relevant?
The project discusses the impact of STFC's research facilities on local businesses and the economy, but does not fully address the direct and indirect economic impact of major research infrastructures on their location.
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Launchpad Cluster Management: Liverpool City Region
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCR CA) has developed an Innovation Prospectus for the region and set itself two ambitious targets: 1. increase current 2% GVA spend on R&D to 5% by 2030 2. achieve net zero...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on increasing R&D spend, achieving net zero, and supporting innovation in the region, directly addressing the economic impact of research infrastructures.
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Investigation of the impact of co-location: economies of scope and scale in biomedical and health research
It is important to achieve the best outcomes from public sector investments in medical research. To do this, research funders need to understand where they should invest the limited funds they have available to maximise ...
Funded by: MRC
Why might this be relevant?
The project investigates the impact of co-location in biomedical research, which indirectly relates to the economic impact of research infrastructures, but does not directly address the question.