Aerospace and jet zero
The UK has a dynamic, innovative aerospace sector and is positioned to stay at the forefront of new aviation technologies by pushing forward with low carbon travel.
Sectors
The UK's cutting-edge technology and revolutionary research is leading the race to a net zero carbon economy. Join the green revolution by investing and trading with UK industries.
Biopharmaceuticals
The UK’s vibrant, international biopharmaceutical industry benefits from a long-term vision and partnership with government, and it’s supported by a world-class talent base.
Carbon capture, usage and storage
CCUS decarbonises the UK economy with technologies that capture carbon dioxide and store it deep underground where it cannot enter the atmosphere.
Chemicals
The UK chemicals sector is playing a critical role in the delivery of a successfully decarbonised economy.
Civil nuclear
New and advanced nuclear power will help power the economy and deliver deep decarbonisation of the UK’s energy system.
Clean agri-tech
Remarkable new technology means the UK can now decarbonise its agriculture sector and help its food supply chain become more sustainable.
Creative industries
The UK is a global leader in creative industries, with investment opportunities in film, TV, video games, creative technologies, visitor attractions and the experience economy.
Cyber security
A global leader in cyber security with the largest market in Europe, the UK provides an exceptional pipeline of talent and investment opportunities.
EdTech
The UK has an EdTech scene that’s more attractive than ever to overseas investors, attracting nearly half (41%) of all investment in educational technology in Europe.
Financial services
The UK has one of the most open, innovative and dynamic financial services sectors in the world.
Fintech
The UK is a global fintech hub, with extensive financial services experience, technological talent and progressive regulation.
Food and drink
Combining high-quality produce with cutting-edge technology, the UK is at the forefront of innovation in the food and drink industry.
Genomics and precision medicine
The UK is on an ambitious journey to be a centre of excellence for genomics and precision medicine, moving away from a ‘one size fits all’ approach, and as a tool in achieving health equity.
Greener buildings
The UK is leading on the development of technologies and construction principles for a more sustainable built environment.
Green finance and innovation
Innovative new sources of finance are fundamental to the development of green technologies needed to reach net zero.
Green shipping
The UK is one of the world’s leading maritime nations, with the sector contributing up to £13.8 billion and 260,000 jobs to the UK economy annually. Globally, the sector is on the cusp of huge and disruptive change.
Healthcare and life sciences
The UK’s world-leading and globally competitive healthcare and life sciences ecosystem, delivers new treatments, innovations and health systems, positioning the country at the forefront of medical advancements and patient care.
Hydrogen
Low carbon hydrogen is our new super-fuel, a source of clean energy which we can produce domestically using British skills, expertise, and natural resources.
Medtech
The UK is a prime location to identify medical technology innovation and to research, develop and evaluate products and services in the world-renowned NHS.
Mineral extraction and refining
The UK is a world leader across the full mining lifecycle, including low carbon solutions that can support a more sustainable industry.
Offshore wind
The UK continues to drive investment and innovation in its thriving offshore wind sector through its world-leading ambition and deployment of new technologies.
Professional and business services
The UK is a leading provider of professional and business services (PBS), viewed as a global centre of excellence for innovation in business process outsourcing (BPO).
Real estate
The foundation block of the UK’s economy and its prosperity, real estate remains a prime destination for international capital investment.
Retail
The UK is one of the leading retail markets in Europe, home to the highest proportion of international retailers and Europe’s largest e-commerce market.
Space
The UK’s space sector is fast growing, globally competitive, and increasingly important to all parts of our economy, national security, and everyday life.
Sports economy
The UK has an excellent sporting reputation – one that’s underpinned by the presence of several huge sports brands and an unrivalled experience of delivering global sporting events.
Sustainable infrastructure
Sustainable infrastructure is vital to the acceleration of the global clean growth and climate resilience agenda – the UK is at the forefront of new technologies and approaches.
Technology
The UK’s technology sector is one of our great success stories. In June 2022, the UK became only the third country (behind USA and China) in the world to reach the landmark of having our tech sector valued at over $1 trillion.
Transition fuels
The UK has a range of exciting opportunities for international oil and gas businesses - from exploration to innovation.
Zero emission vehicles
The UK is leading the charge on zero emission vehicles.