The Race to the Top: A Review of Government’s Science and Innovation Policies

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The Race to the Top: A Review of Government’s Science and Innovation Policies is a 2007 independent report by Lord Sainsbury that assesses the UK’s science and innovation system and recommends strategies to enhance national competitiveness and economic growth through research and innovation.

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instanceOf government-commissioned report
independent policy review
aimsTo enhance national competitiveness
improve innovation performance of UK firms
promote economic growth
strengthen the UK’s science base
assesses effectiveness of UK science and innovation policies
innovation performance relative to other advanced economies
international competitiveness of UK research base
author David Sainsbury
surface form: David Sainsbury, Baron Sainsbury of Turville

David Sainsbury
surface form: Lord Sainsbury
commissionedBy HM Treasury
UK government
surface form: UK Government
context globalisation of research and innovation
knowledge-based economy
country United Kingdom
focusesOn UK science and innovation system
business innovation
commercialisation of research
higher education and research base
technology transfer
influenced subsequent UK innovation and industrial strategies
language English
mainSubject economic competitiveness
innovation policy
productivity growth
research and development
science policy
proposes long-term strategy for UK science and innovation
policy measures to close productivity gap with leading countries
publicationYear 2007
recommends improving technology transfer mechanisms
increased investment in science and innovation
reforms to skills and education to support innovation
strengthening links between universities and business
support for innovative small and medium-sized enterprises
support for world-class research universities
relatedTo UK higher education policy
UK industrial policy
UK research funding system
targetAudience UK policymakers
business and industry stakeholders
research and higher education leaders
timePeriodReviewed early 2000s UK science and innovation performance
title The Race to the Top: A Review of Government’s Science and Innovation Policies self-link

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Sainsbury Review of Science and Innovation alsoKnownAs The Race to the Top: A Review of Government’s Science and Innovation Policies
The Race to the Top: A Review of Government’s Science and Innovation Policies title The Race to the Top: A Review of Government’s Science and Innovation Policies self-link