Universities & Research

Research & Development

The UK is at the forefront of research and development, being one of the world leaders in this area. Indeed, the UK Government and European Commission place a high priority in encouraging R&D and have a range of grant schemes and support measures for businesses.

According to UK Trade & Investment, “The UK is a scientific powerhouse whose technological leadership and innovative thinking have been successfully leveraged by a Government committed to raising investment ininnovation to create one of the most effective and dynamic environments for R&D in the world.”

The UK’s main areas of research and development include biotechnology & healthcare, advanced materials, information & communication technologies, emerging energy technologies, electronics & photonics, design engineering & advanced manufacturing, and sustainable production & consumption.

If your company belongs to one of these sectors, or is undertaking research and development, it makes sense to be geographically close to a relevant institution, which is why you can search locations for this attribute on locations4business.

For more information on funding and support available for businesses undertaking research and development, visit our Funding Support page.

Universities

Businesses also often find huge advantages in being based close to a university; an educated workforce, a part-time and holiday student workforce, research centres, centres of excellence, hospitality facilities, conferences and training facilities.

We've asked agencies throughout the UK to describe the features of their area in terms of R&D and universities. Use our search, below, to find the locations with the facilities most relevant to your business.