Our research

Source Advisors strives to understand the current reality for our clients, our partners and other stakeholders – the whole R&D ecosystem. Our research allows us to recognise the challenges and highlight the opportunities. More than that, Source Advisors has a seat at the table to influence policy decisions by representing the innovative businesses we work with.

We also produce sector research reports to identify those companies that are developing the innovation to address the big questions. Our research delves into the companies that are involved in the fields of Agritech, Cleantech, Foodtech, Greentech and Plastics.

A focus on key technologies

Can the UK win the global R&D race?

Source Advisors delves into the critical technologies that are set to shape the next parliament. Exploring how issues such as telecoms, AI and low-carbon transport are being tackled by other countries, and what patent data can reveal about the UK’s strategic power in these sectors.

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Innovate UK: The impact repor

Innovate UK: The impact report

Source Advisors has undertaken extensive analysis of Innovate UK data and collated company accounts to assess the impact Innovate UK has through its funding activities. Does the data show Innovate UK as having the direct impact on fuelling innovation at companies here in the UK?

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The university spinout report

The university spinout report

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We know that universities play a key role in transforming innovations into commercial success. Here we have identified which UK universities have the best track record of supporting new business, which are the most successful spinout companies founded at UK universities and which industry attracts the most investment.
Response to R&D Tax Reliefs Consultation

Response to R&D Tax Reliefs Consultation

Source Advisors responded to HM Treasury’s 2023 R&D Tax Reliefs Consultation. We welcome the consultation to simplify the R&D tax scheme into a single scheme and believe it will serve as a platform for future development.

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Prosperity Pending – CBI Economics analysis

Prosperity Pending – CBI Economics analysis

At Source Advisors we believe that innovation needs to be the driving force behind the UK’s economic growth. We are delighted to have commissioned the CBI to conduct this important analysis that signposts the ways in which UK is going to be an innovation powerhouse.

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Innovation nation

Innovation Nation – The UK SME Innovation Survey

We aim to influence policy by representing the innovative businesses we work with. As part of this ongoing dialogue, and at this critical time for SME businesses in the UK, we carried out our innovation Nation survey 2020.

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