The CBI gives evidence to inquiry into the role of innovation in the UK’s COVID-19 recovery

Recent CBI reports such as Tech Tracker, and ongoing consultation with members, has provided the CBI with valuable insights into how firms have innovated during the COVID-19 crisis, as well as their main considerations regarding technology and innovation as we move towards a period of recovery.  

This committee session comes before the publication of the government’s Innovation Strategy this summer. It was a chance for the CBI to share the views of firms regarding: 

• The support needed from government to continue innovating
• Where government procurement policy can be improved
• How regions must play an important role in any future plans for growth.  

Key takeaways for business  

• Businesses have demonstrated incredible resilience through the pandemic, adopting new technologies and adapting their operations, sometimes in a matter of 

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