Advanced connectivity technologies
Advanced connectivity technologies (ACT) are unlocking bold new opportunities to drive efficiency, resilience and transformation across key sectors in the UK.
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.
Advanced manufacturing
Unlock and commercialise your next manufacturing innovation in the UK through a dynamic gateway to world-class R&D, top-tier talent, and a thriving, fast-paced SME ecosystem.
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.
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.
Clean energy industries
Clean energy powering the world, made in the UK - where strategic collaboration, innovation, world-leading green finance and a skilled workforce meet.
Creative industries
World-class talent and cutting-edge innovation are shaping the future of the creative industries in the UK.
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.
Digital and technologies
A global leader in digital and technologies with the largest market in Europe, the UK provides an exceptional pipeline of 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
Future-ready, diverse, and opportunity-rich, the sector is backed by forward-looking regulators, investor-focused government support, and advanced R&D. It offers seamless access to both established and emerging markets.
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.
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 offers a globally competitive and world-leading healthcare and life sciences ecosystem, delivering new treatments, innovations and health systems and offering investors access to significant opportunities for growth.
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’s professional services sector leads globally, driven by emerging tech and top firms offering investors access to a thriving, future-ready market.
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 built environment
Innovative technologies are reshaping the UK’s built environment, creating scalable, sustainable solutions and new avenues for strategic investment.
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.
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.