Incubators and accelerators play a crucial role in helping entrepreneurs start and grow their business. In 2019, BEIS published a research paper on the Impact of Business Incubators and Accelerators in the UK, available here:<\/p>
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/839755/The_impact_of_business_accelerators_and_incubators_in_the_UK.pdf<\/a>.<\/p> <\/p> The UK Innovation Strategy, published in July 2021, sets out the Government\u2019s vision to make the UK a global hub for innovation by 2035. In order to support delivery on the four pillars of the Strategy, BEIS is increasing funding for core Innovate UK programmes by 66% to £1.1 billion in 2024-2025. This will further help connect UK companies to the capital, skills and connections needed to innovate and grow.<\/p>"}
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