Robotics and automation opportunities in the UK
Large-scale R&D funding, regulatory flexibility, skills investment, and market incentives are making scaling in the UK easier than ever.
The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy (2025) and its 8 growth sector plans present transformative opportunities for robotics and automation businesses, offering compelling prospects for innovation, investment, and expansion. This includes:
- £4.3 billion for Advanced Manufacturing over 5 years, including £2.8 billion for R&D focused on automation, robotics, and smart factories
- a pro-innovation regulatory environment with streamlined approvals
- £1.2 billion per year for skills by 2028-29, with government-backed training packages for digital and engineering roles
- British Business Bank capacity expanded to £25.6 billion, with an extra £4 billion for Industrial Strategy growth sectors, including robotics
Large-scale R&D funding, regulatory flexibility, skills investment, and market incentives, are making scaling in the UK easier than ever. Creating an environment where robotics firms can innovate, scale, and commercialise effectively.
National priorities such as net zero, supply chain resilience, and productivity growth make the UK a strategic location for robotics and automation companies.
Are you ready to explore how robotics and automation are transforming industries across the UK?
This essential briefing is designed for global investors, innovators, and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to capitalise on one of the fastest-growing technology sectors.
Whether you’re planning UK expansion or seeking strategic partnerships, this webinar is your gateway to growth.
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Meet our speakers
Christina Schiøtt Liaos
European Investment Director and Regional Director Europe North
Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
Caroline France
Head of Tech Growth, Robotics and Advanced Materials
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)
Jonathan Walker
Innovation Lead, Robotics and Sensors
Innovate UK
Dr Ashish Mohite
Co-founder and CTO
Hyperion Robotics (Finland)
Stewart Miller
Chief Executive Officer
The National Robotarium
Mark Dodsworth
Managing Director
Europartnerships
Ana Gresa
Associate Solicitor
Keystone Law
Koren Sawtell
Head of Migration
Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
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