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Why do so many science and tech companies move to the US? Financing and Scaling UK Science and Technology Inquiry continues

Monday 31 March 2025

On Tuesday 1 April the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee will continue its new inquiry into Financing and Scaling UK Science and Technology: Innovation, Investment, Industry.

10:15am

  • Stian Westlake, Executive Chair of the Economic and Social Research Council
  • Angus Hanton, Co-founder, Intergenerational Foundation; Author, Vassal State

Topics expected to be covered in the session include:

  • Why so many UK science and technology companies struggle to scale-up in the UK
  • Why so many science and technology companies move to the US
  • Factors making it difficult for science and technology companies to get investment
  • Strategic priorities for UK Research and Development in a changing geopolitical world

The evidence session will take place in Committee Room 3, Palace of Westminster and will be available to watch live from 10.15 or on demand on Parliamentlive TV.

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