Research and Innovation in Wales

The UK government has recognised the critical role that research and innovation plays in driving long-term economic growth and delivering against its five national missions1. Similarly, the Welsh government has placed innovation at the heart of its vision to create “a stronger, fairer, greener Wales”. Alongside this, there is a continued ambition in both Westminster and Cardiff to reduce inequality and support growth in cities and nations across the UK.

What do these ambitions to increase investment in UK research and innovation mean for Wales? This document provides an insight into the current research and innovation landscape in Wales to inform discussions over how people across the nation can contribute to and share the benefits of R&D investment.