The HMRC releases annual R&D tax credit statistics, making it possible to analyze the progress of R&D throughout the years. It’s time to take a look at the 2020 report. This report shows stats and analysis based on the first portion of the 2020 year. Their summary findings showed that as of June 30, 2020: [...]
The UK space sector is in a good place to expand as we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Know.space’s recent Size and Health of the UK Space Industry report commissioned by the UK Space Agency shows growth in both jobs and income as well as an increase in R&D investment. The report, which looks at [...]
Seamus McCaffrey, a top agricultural accountant in Northern Ireland is set on raising awareness, urging farmers to apply for the R&D tax credit. He is trying to encourage farmers whose businesses are registered as a company to take advantage of the up to 230% tax credit on money invested in R&D. Many businesses view R&D [...]
COVID-19 has high-lighted the importance of speed and access in vaccine research. With this awakening, the UK will host a summit with the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) to raise funds for vaccine research and development. The intent is to speed up vaccine development further and prevent future pandemics. CEPI is hoping to be [...]
In an exciting move by Government Agri-Tech Innovation Centre, CABI, and Fera, researchers who investigate crop production have a new tool to support their work. The National Reference Collection has just been released, offering a place for storage of and access to valuable live isolates of both fungi and bacteria. The Collection uses state-of-the-art cryopreservation [...]
The UK tech sector saw a record investment in the first quarter of the year. A record 465 deals have a combined worth of £4.45 billion. Patsnap scored the second highest deal for female-founded companies, securing £215 million. Patsnap, a leader in Innovation intelligence, intends to use this funding to continue R&D and accelerate product [...]
The UK has a great record of R&D, contributing 25% of the top prescription medicines, and home to many recognized experts in AI and machine learning technology. However, as a whole, the UK invests just 1.7% of GDP on R&D. Leading nations such as South Korea are investing 4.3% and the OECD average is just [...]
As the world focuses on developing and advancing new software, Cloudsmith is focused on advancing the surrounding field. Managing these software assets is just as important as the software itself. That’s why the engineers at Cloudsmith have been developing the first all-in-one managed service platform. Delivering software worldwide is getting increasingly complex. In response, Cloudsmith [...]
“Made In Wales” has been the key goal for Manufacturing Wales since their beginning. Manufacturing Wales is a platform to connect manufacturers, hoping to help bridge the industry and create solutions when you’re stuck. This consortium is dedicated to helping meet the complex needs of Welsh-based manufacturers and bringing Welsh brands to the forefront. GTS [...]
In data recently released by HMRC, more than 52, 000 small and medium-sized companies claimed R&D tax credits for the 2018-19 tax year. They noted that the total relief claimed was near £6 billion, and half of that came from these smaller businesses. In comparison to prior years, this shows a 19% increase in small [...]
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Mexx Engineering2022-05-27We are a client of Swanson Reed since 2010. Damian and his team are very professional and extremely organised. At all times, our R&D applications were handled with care. They have reviewed each application extensively and made sure that we are supported every step of the way. We highly recommended their services.
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