Browse our areas of investment and support for an overview of Innovate UK investments, programmes and priority areas.
We work across priority sectors that are aligned with the UK’s Industrial Strategy, including:
- advanced manufacturing
- clean energy
- creative industries
- defence
- digital and technologies
- life sciences
Strategic priorities
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) strategic priorities are outlined in the UKRI Strategy.
The Innovate UK delivery plan has been superseded by the annual UKRI delivery plan, which includes targets and deliverables across the organisation for the upcoming year.
Last updated: 20 July 2026