The take-up by business of science and technology and new techniques is key to supporting economic growth by increasing productivity. Innovation is also a pre-requisite for developing a low-carbon economy.

RDA Corporate Outcomes

• Increased understanding of the productivity benefits that innovation and creativity can bring.
• Increased use of knowledge, creativity, science and technology by business.

The RDA understands the importance to the future economy of collaboration between higher education and business in skills and learning, research and knowledge transfer. We want to see an increase in this type of collaboration. And we also recognise the importance of other research and technology providers.