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7th EU R&D framework programme: executive summary. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Closed consultation. A summary of the consultation document seeking views on the 7th European Union Framework Programme, a multi-annual programme funding collaborative research and development. (Full consultation document URN 04/928.) Consultation period ended 26 July 2004.

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04/93629-04-2004 A4
3 Pages
7th EU R&D framework programme: response form. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Closed consultation. Response form for use with the Framework Programme consultation document URN 04/928. Consultation period ended 26 July 2004.

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04/93529-04-2004 A4
11 Pages
Absorptive capacity and regional patterns of innovation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Considers whether differences in absorptive capacity at the firm-level are determinants of regional variations in innovation performance. Differences in firms’ absorptive capacity are also due to sectoral and technological specificities. Both firms’ absorptive capacity and sectoral structure differ widely across regions: this analysis focuses on the former while controlling for the latter aspect in order to evaluate regional differences in firms’ propensity to innovate.

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13-08-IN/ON10-03-2008 A4
56 Pages
Bovine tuberculosis in cattle and badgers: a report by the Chief Scientific Adviser, Sir David King. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

This report was originally submitted to the Secretary of State, DEFRA on 30 July 2007.

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44-07-S/I/ON22-10-2007 A4
25 Pages
Business innovation investment in the UK. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

This paper introduces different types of business investment on innovation complementary to the more traditional R&D concept, such as investment in innovation-related training and design, investment in machinery, equipment and software and in marketing.

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15-08-IN/ON10-03-2008 A4
55 Pages

THE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME

Collaborative research and development: briefing note for research and technology organisations. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Addresses the implications of the role of research and technology organisations and overall project funding within the context of the technology programme.

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05/208401-01-2005 A4
3 Pages

THE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME

Collaborative research and development: briefing note for use of CCLRC facilities. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Outlines the Council for the Central Laboratory of the Research Councils (CCLRC) facilities available for technology programme collaborative research and development projects and advises who to contact to discuss the viability of using the facility for your project.

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05/208501-01-2005 A4
2 Pages
Department of Trade and Industry National Measurement System Policy Unit: review of the rationale for the economic benefit of the UK national measurement system. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

The final output of a study undertaken between June and November 1999 by a consortium led by PA Consulting Group with the aim of reviewing the rationale for the UK's NMS.

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99/145715-11-1999 A4
164 Pages
Departmental SET statistics. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Information on R&D and SET expenditure by subject area (Table 1) and destination of R&D (Table 2) is provided for each Department, Research Council and Funding Council that has allocated funds on SET in support of their policy objectives.

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53-08-S/ON15-08-2008 A4
36 Pages
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 89/336/EEC as amended by Directive 92/31/EEC: members of the National Forum for CE compliance. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

List of members of the National Forum for CE Compliance.

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06/215924-11-2006 A4
1 Pages
Evaluation of the information society creativity awards (ICSA). Volume 5 of the information society initiative (ISI) evaluation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Evaluation report on the Multimedia Demonstrator Programme.

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00/171801-01-2000 A4
72 Pages
Evaluation of the information society initiative (ISI) marketing awareness and delivery programme. Executive summary of the ISI evaluation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Executive summary of the ISI marketing, awareness and delivery programme which was set up prior to the launch of the ISI to ensure a successful, high profile launch in February 1996 followed by a sound marketing campaign to ensure maximum impact.

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00/1715/ES01-01-2000 A4
104 Pages
Evaluation of the information society initiative (ISI) marketing awareness and delivery programme. Volume 2 of the ISI evaluation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

The ISI marketing, awareness and delivery programme was set up prior to the launch of the ISI to ensure a successful, high profile launch in February 1996 followed by a sound marketing campaign to ensure maximum impact.

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00/171501-01-2000 A4
104 Pages
Evaluation of the local support centres. Volume 3 of the information society initiative (ISI). (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Evaluation of the local support centres under ISI.

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00/171601-01-2000 A4
76 Pages
Evaluation of the multimedia demonstrator programme. Volume 4 of the information society initiative (ISI). (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Evaluation report on the Multimedia Demonstrator Programme.

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00/171701-01-2000 A4
108 Pages
Executive summary of the evaluation of the information society creativity awards (ICSA). Volume 5 of the information society initiative (ISI) evaluation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Executive summary of the evaluation report on the Multimedia Demonstrator Programme.

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00/1718/ES01-01-2000 A4
72 Pages
Executive summary of the evaluation of the multimedia demonstrator programme. Volume 4 of the information society initiative (ISI). (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Executive summary of the evaluation report on the Multimedia Demonstrator Programme.

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00/1717/ES01-01-2000 A4
108 Pages
Government response to the consultation on the 7th EU R&D framework programme. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

UK position regarding framework programme 7 (FP7). The framework programme is the EU's main instrument for the funding of research and innovations in science, engineering & technology. This is the government response to the public consultation (URN 04/928) on FP7 carried out in April 2004.

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04/198620-12-2004 A4
34 Pages
Guidelines on scientific analysis in policy making. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Issued by the Chief Scientific Advisor, Office of Science and Technology. Addresses how evidence should be sought and applied to enhance the ability of government decision makers to make better informed decisions. See also consultation URN 09/1463.

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05/155219-10-2005 A4
10 Pages
Innovation modes and productivity in the UK. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

This paper is motivated by the aim to develop appropriate indicators capturing modes of innovation by UK enterprises, examine how such innovation practices vary across regions and industries and explore the extent to which they have an impact on productivity. There is an emphasis on identifying and examining the relevance of non-technological innovation that builds on and extends previous research in this important area.

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14-08-IN/ON10-03-2008 A4
25 Pages
Local support centres. Executive summary. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Evaluation of the local support centres under ISI.

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00/1716/ES01-01-2000 A4
5 Pages
Measurement Advisory Committee annual report 2001 to 2002. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Annual report of the Measurement Advisory Committee (MAC). An advisory non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB), set up to advise the DTI on the effectiveness with which the National Measurement System (NMS) supports UK industry; and the priorities the Department should assign to programmes of work undertaken to meet the needs of the NMS.

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02/46301-01-2002 A4
5 Pages
Measurement Advisory Committee annual report 2002 to 2003. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Annual report of the Measurement Advisory Committee (MAC). An advisory non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB), set up to advise the DTI on the effectiveness with which the National Measurement System (NMS) supports UK industry; and the priorities the Department should assign to programmes of work undertaken to meet the needs of the NMS.

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03/46301-01-2003 A4
5 Pages
Measurement Advisory Committee annual report 2004 to 2005. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Annual report of the Measurement Advisory Committee (MAC). An advisory non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB), set up to advise the DTI on the effectiveness with which the National Measurement System (NMS) supports UK industry; and the priorities the Department should assign to programmes of work undertaken to meet the needs of the NMS.

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05/46312-09-2005 A4
13 Pages
Notice regarding assistance with costs for initial assessment by notified bodies of compliance with certain new approach directives. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Covers assistance with costs.

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02/136616-10-2002 A4
3 Pages
Open by design: the role of design in open innovation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

In this study, we have two linked objectives: (1) to capture a better understanding of what we mean by ‘open’ styles of innovation and how these can be defined, and (2) to test whether firms need design capabilities and a suitable sectoral fit to be open.

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12-08-IN/ON10-03-2008 A4
40 Pages
Science and innovation: making the most of UK research. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Contains examples of the benefits to the UK of science and knowledge transfer.

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06/179606-12-2006 A4
100 Pages
Science delivers. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

The Science Budget 2003-2004 to 2005-2006 (URN 02/1456) has invested substantial funding in the SEB through the UK's seven Research Councils, and 'Science Delivers' has been published by the Research Councils UK and highlights some of the tremendous benefits arising from this investment, as well as priorities for future research.

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02/151901-12-2002 A4
12 Pages
Strategic evaluation of the information society initiative 1996 - 2000. Executive summary. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Executive summary of the strategic evaluation of the information society initiatives covering up to March 2000.

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00/1714/ES01-01-2000 A4
7 Pages
Strategic evaluation of the information society initiative 1996 - 2000. Volume 1. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Covers information society initiatives up to March 2000.

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00/171401-01-2000 A4
105 Pages
Sustainability of publicly funded research establishments: PSREs and the science base: a policy for sustainable trading and joint strategic investment in public sector research establishment (PSRE) infrastructure. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

The sustainability of the UK science base, with particular regard to Public Sector Research Establishments (PSREs) and Research Council Institutes. This is a high-level summary of the findings and recommendations from the Research Council Institute and PSRE Sustainability Study - the RIPSS project - led by the Office of Science and Technology (OST).

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04/96412-05-2004 A4
22 Pages
The 2008 value added scoreboard. The top 800 UK and 750 European companies by value added: commentary and analysis. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

A comprehensive international benchmarking tool, providing information on levels of value added for the top 800 UK companies and top 750 European countries. Allows companies to compare their performance with the best European competitors in their sector. Includes CD ROM.

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08/321a09-06-2008 A4
60 Pages
The 2008 value added scoreboard. The top 800 UK and 750 European companies by value added: company data. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Scoreboard data tables.

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02-08-IN/HC09-06-2008 A4
128 Pages
The 2009 value added scoreboard: the top 800 UK and 750 European companies by value added. Commentary and analysis. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Comprehensive international benchmarking tool, providing information on the scale and growth of value added for the top UK and European companies. Value added is the difference between a company’s sales and the cost of its bought-in goods and services, It allows companies to compare their performance with the best European competitors in their sector. The printed version of this publication includes a CD containing the company data, which is available separately on the internet as URN 228-09-IN/ON.

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229-09-IN-B26-06-2009 A4
68 Pages
The 2009 value added scoreboard: the top 800 UK and 750 European companies by value added. Company data. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Provides the company data, presented in tables, relating to the value added scoreboard. Available as a CD as part of the commentary and analysis publication (URN 229-09-IN-B).

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228-09-IN-ON26-06-2009 A4
128 Pages
The impact of the EU framework programmes in the UK. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

A new evaluation of the impact of the EU R&D framework programme in the UK, and the added value that European funding brings compared with other options. An independent report for the Office of Science and Technology by Technopolis Limited.

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04/138930-07-2004 A4
124 Pages
The sustainability of university research: a consultation on reforming parts of the dual support system. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Closed consultation. In July 2002 the Government published its strategy for science, engineering and technology, investing in innovation. This strategy was developed to ensure that the science and engineering base (SEB) is placed on a sustainable footing, continues to grow and flourish and has an increasing impact on prosperity and well-being. As stated in investing in innovation, the Government continues to believe that the dual support system is the most effective way to fund university research; this consultation concerns proposals to reform some aspects of it. Consultation period ended 30 September 2003.

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03/85128-05-2003 A4
39 Pages
The Technology Strategy Board: driving innovation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Introduces the work of the Technology Strategy Board, an executive non-departmental public body concerned with innovation.

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07/158529-11-2007 A4
4 Pages
The value added scoreboard 2003. The top 800 UK and 600 European companies by value added: commentary and analysis. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

The Value Added Scoreboard provides a measure of the wealth created by UK and European companies and the efficiency of its generation. Value Added is important since it represents the wealth created to pay salaries and wages to employees, dividends to shareholders, interest to lenders, taxes to governments and fund the investment needed to grow and develop business. The Scoreboard contains details of Value Added, sales and profits, employee numbers & costs and productivity and performance ratios for a large set of UK companies.

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03/321B07-04-2003 A4
68 Pages
The value added scoreboard 2004: part 1 commentary and analysis. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

The Value Added Scoreboard provides a measure of the wealth created by the top 800 UK and the top 600 European companies by Value Added. It enables companies to benchmark their value added and productivity against UK and European competitors in their sector.

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04/321B05-04-2004 A4
76 Pages
The value added scoreboard 2004: part 2 company data. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

The Value Added Scoreboard provides a measure of the wealth created by the top 800 UK and top 600 European companies by Value Added. It enables companies to benchmark their value added and productivity against UK and European competitors in their sector.

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04/321a05-04-2004 A4
126 Pages
The value added scoreboard 2005: part 1 commentary and analysis. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

The Value Added Scoreboard is a unique comprehensive international benchmarking tool, proving information on levels of Value Added for the top 800 UK companies and top 600 European companies. It allows companies to compare their performance with the best European competitors in their sector.

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05/321b01-04-2005 A4
108 Pages
The value added scoreboard 2005: part 2 company data. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

The Value Added Scoreboard is a unique comprehensive international benchmarking tool, proving information on levels of Value Added for the top 800 UK companies and top 600 European companies. It allows companies to compare their performance with the best European competitors in their sector.

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05/321a01-04-2005 A4
140 Pages
The value added scoreboard 2006: volume 1 commentary and analysis. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

The Value Added Scoreboard is a unique comprehensive international benchmarking tool, proving information on levels of value added for the top 800 UK companies and top 600 European companies. It allows companies to compare their performance with the best European competitors in their sector.

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06/321b03-07-2006 A4
124 Pages
The value added scoreboard 2006: volume 2 company data. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

The Value Added Scoreboard is a unique comprehensive international benchmarking tool, proving information on levels of value added for the top 800 UK companies and top 600 European companies. It allows companies to compare their performance with the best European competitors in their sector.

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06/321a03-07-2006 A4
156 Pages
The value added scoreboard 2007: the top 800 UK and 750 European companies by value added. Commentary and analysis: volume 1 of 2. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

The Value Added Scoreboard is a unique comprehensive international benchmarking tool, proving information on levels of value added for the top 800 UK companies and top 750 European companies. It allows companies to compare their performance with the best European competitors in their sector.

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07/321b23-04-2007 A4
124 Pages
The value added scoreboard 2007: the top 800 UK and 750 European companies by value added. Company data: volume 2 of 2. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

The Value Added Scoreboard is a unique comprehensive international benchmarking tool, proving information on levels of value added for the top 800 UK companies and top 750 European companies. It allows companies to compare their performance with the best European competitors in their sector.

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07/321a23-04-2007 A4
192 Pages
UK innovation survey 2007 statistical annex. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

The UK Innovation Survey is funded by DIUS. The survey was conducted on behalf of the DIUS by ONS, with assistance from DETI. The UK Innovation Survey 2007 sampled almost 28 thousand UK enterprises.

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52-08-S/ON15-08-2008 A4
67 Pages
Using public procurement to drive skills and innovation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Seeks to understand the potential for using public procurement as a lever to drive up private sector employers' demand for skills and stimulate innovation in the economy.

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06/92001-03-2006 A4
139 Pages