Documents
Impact Evaluation of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund (PDF)
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Final impact evaluation report: annex (PDF)
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Impact evaluation report: supplementary infographic (PDF)
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Details
The Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund (ISCF), managed by UK Research and Innovation, is aimed at propelling research and innovation to tackle the UK’s primary industrial and societal challenges.
A comprehensive evaluation of ISCF, conducted by RAND Europe and Frontier Economics, delves into the fund’s design, delivery, and stakeholder engagement. This impact evaluation assesses the extent to which the programme has achieved its intended outcomes and impacts. It provides evidence and recommendations to inform future policy decisions.
Updates
- 26 June 2026
Supplementary infographic document added. - 22 January 2026
Both documents updated.