Govt to cut funding red tape that stifles UK innovation

Posted on 14 Feb 2020 by The Manufacturer

A government research body will trial simplified grant application processes for the scientific community, removing bureaucratic red tape that otherwise hinder “trailblazing research”, in order to accelerate UK innovation.

World-leading scientists, researchers and academics will be consulted on how best to deploy the new programme – Photo: Harry Parvin – image courtesy of This is Engineering “Unnecessary” paperwork and funding applications that could restrict ground-breaking research for scientists, will be streamlined by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to make Great…

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