UK - an innovative, knowledge-based economy

The UK has a global reputation as an innovative, knowledge-based economy. Around two-thirds of all companies coming to the UK are engaged in some kind of scientific R&D activity.

Companies that undertake R&D in the UK have access to world-class academic and research resources. The UK’s academic institutions are among the best in the world and include the world’s two top universities for science and four of Europe’s top five universities overall.

Find more information on undertaking research & development in the UK on the UKTI website.

Sword Group chooses UK for R&D centre

A new research centre in Wales is set to play a key part in the growth of international French IT company Sword. Read Sword’s case study on the UKTI website.