To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to encourage research collaborations across (a) the Horizon Europe programme and (b) globally.

The Government is committed to restoring the UK’s position as a partner of choice in Horizon Europe. The Government is undertaking a series of actions to ensure that UK businesses and researchers feel supported to engage with Horizon Europe and lead consortia. This includes a series of roadshow events around the country, pump-priming schemes and a largescale marketing campaign.

The Government launched the International Science Partnership Fund in December 2022. ISPF will have up to £337 million this spending review period, allowing UK researchers and innovators to collaborate with international partners on multidisciplinary projects. The Government also continues to fund the global Science and Innovation Network of over 130 officers in 65 locations around the world to actively build and facilitate science, technology and innovation collaborations of value to the UK.