The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) is a ministerial department of the UK government, established by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in February 2023. It was formed by consolidating responsibilities from the former Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. DSIT’s core mission is to foster and manage the UK's scientific research, technological advancements, and infrastructure to bolster economic growth and national security. The department focuses on policy development, funding initiatives, and strategic oversight in science, innovation, and technology sectors.
Notable figures affiliated with DSIT include key government ministers and advisors who oversee its strategic direction and policy implementation. Since its inception, DSIT has aimed to streamline the UK's approach to science and technology, enhancing collaboration between public and private sectors. The department's impact is seen in its efforts to position the UK as a global leader in scientific research and technological innovation, contributing significantly to national economic resilience and security.
Organizations similar to Department for Science Innovation and Technology include Department of Science and Technology, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, UK Research and Innovation and Innovate UK.
Department for Science Innovation and Technology was founded in 2023.
Department for Science Innovation and Technology's headquarters is located in London, Greater London, GB.
Department for Science Innovation and Technology has 5 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.
Department of Science and Technology
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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
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UK Research and Innovation
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Innovate UK
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UK government
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UK Space Agency

Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office
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Commission on Science Innovation and Technology

UK Department for Transport
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Department of Health and Social Care
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Catapult
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DIU
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Science and Technology Facilities Council
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Csiro
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Office of the Chief Scientist