Sainsbury Review of Science and Innovation

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The Sainsbury Review of Science and Innovation is a major UK government-commissioned report by Lord Sainsbury that assessed the country’s science and innovation system and recommended policies to strengthen its global competitiveness.


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instanceOf government-commissioned report
policy review
aimsTo enhance UK competitiveness in global knowledge economy
improve UK productivity through innovation
alsoKnownAs The Race to the Top: A Review of Government’s Science and Innovation Policies
assesses UK science and innovation system
global competitiveness of UK research and innovation
author David Sainsbury, Baron Sainsbury of Turville
chair David Sainsbury, Baron Sainsbury of Turville
commissionedBy Department of Trade and Industry
HM Treasury
UK Government
country United Kingdom
focusesOn business innovation
higher education and research base
innovation policy
research and development
science policy
technology transfer
geographicScope United Kingdom
hasKeyTheme commercialisation of research
importance of innovation for economic growth
international competitiveness of UK research base
role of government in supporting science and innovation
skills and human capital for innovation
influenced subsequent UK science and innovation policy debates
language English
recommends improvements to innovation support institutions
increased investment in science and innovation
measures to attract and retain scientific talent
policies to strengthen UK global competitiveness in science and innovation
strengthening links between universities and industry
support for business R&D
relatedTo UK industrial strategy
UK research funding system
innovation support programmes
sector innovation and enterprise policy
science and technology
targetAudience UK policymakers
business and industry stakeholders
higher education and research institutions
research funders

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Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
The Lord Sainsbury of Turville
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