Robotics and automation opportunities in the UK

The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy (2025) and its eight 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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Our new step-by-step guide will take you through the most important things to consider when setting up operations in the UK. The guide includes:

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• a practical checklist with recommended next steps
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