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Robotics

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 12 September 2025UIN 75349

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To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, CP 1337, published on 23 June 2025, what progress he has made on developing a new network for Robotics Adoption Hubs.

Answered by Kanishka Narayan

As part of the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, HMG committed £40 million to establish a new network of Robotics Adoption Hubs with the expertise, equipment and connections to help accelerate firms to take up robotics. DSIT is currently working to finalise programme design, including through engagement with wider Government and industry with an expected launch in 2026.

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