Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

📣 A science and tech boost for Manchester, West Midlands, and Glasgow. Two new state-of-the-art medicines manufacturing centres are being built in Birmingham and Keele. Backed by the Life Sciences Innovation and Manufacturing Fund these facilities will create jobs and boost the UK’s health resilience 🔬 Greater Manchester, West Midlands, and Glasgow City Region will also receive further backing through the Local Innovation Partnerships Fund to invest in science and tech 📈 This comes ahead of the Chancellor’s Regional Investment Summit which will showcase the breadth and depth of opportunities to invest, expand and create jobs right across our nations and regions. The UK is open for business. Find out more: https://orlo.uk/bgd9d

A royal setting for a milestone moment 👑 Digital Government Minister Ian Murray joined Office for Veterans' Affairs Veterans and People Minister Louise Sandher-Jones at the Tower of London to highlight how the new digital Veteran Card will help those who have served this country unlock benefits and services online 🇬🇧

We’re making it easier for Veterans to access the services and benefits they’re entitled to 🥳 A digital version of the Veteran Card is now available to download through the One Login app, and is a more secure and convenient way of showing veteran status 📲 From registering with GPs, accessing charities, housing support, and discounted entry to museums, the digital Veteran Card will make it easier to access benefits online. Don’t wait, and find out how to download the card today: https://orlo.uk/f01Nq

A new mapping tool will help bring fresh food to residents in Liverpool 🥬 It will look at people’s access to healthy food and direct the Queen of Greens Bus to those who need it most. Researchers will then measure how diet and health changes as a result and use a computer model to predict the impacts on people’s health and accessibility. Watch to find out more about this from a University of Liverpool researcher and a local resident 🔽

We recently announced the UK will introduce a digital ID 🪪🗸 But did you know lots of other countries already have them? 👀 Dual UK-Estonian citizen Adam Rang tells us how he uses his Digital ID, and why he finds it useful.

“When I was told no, I wanted to prove them wrong even more.” This #WomenInTechWeek, we’re shining a light on the women breaking barriers in AI 💪 Tech Secretary Liz Kendall met with Nell, a recent graduate AI Apprentice at Accenture to find out more about her journey into tech, and her mission to make AI more ethical and inclusive ✨

On #WorldMentalHealthDay, we're proud to spotlight how our Mindset Programme is driving innovation in mental health care by supporting pioneering companies like CrossSense. CrossSense is developing AI-powered cognitive aids for smartglasses, offering real-time support for people with mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions. Watch Ben West visit their HQ to find out how technology is transforming treatment 👇

The UK and India are working together to transform the future of telecoms 🤝 The new India-UK Connectivity Centre will: 🛜 use advanced AI to optimise networks and improve efficiency 🛰️ develop satellite and airborne systems to provide reliable high-speed connectivity to rural areas 🔒 boost telecoms cybersecurity to make systems more resilient against attacks The centre is backed by an initial £24m of combined UK and Indian Government funding and will collaborate on research with BT Group, Ericsson and Nokia. Find out more: https://orlo.uk/wLR2A

We're investing up to £50 million in groundbreaking mental health research to deliver better treatments The Mental Health Goals programme will attract industry partnerships and commercial clinical trials to the UK, unlocking access to world-class health data and facilities. We're also launching the pioneering Lived Experience Industry Partnership, ensuring people with mental health experience shape how research is prioritised. With 1 in 4 people affected by poor mental health and the impact costing the UK economy £300 billion a year, this investment represents our commitment to transforming mental healthcare through cutting-edge science and collaboration. Find out more: https://orlo.uk/pN7mU #WorldMentalHealthDay

Calling all civil servants 📣    📆 Applications for the Civil Service AI and Data Challenge close on Wednesday 5 November.    Don’t miss your chance to enter: https://lnkd.in/e6Szu6uA