Plans for UK to Become Technology Superpower

The UK publishes International Technology Strategy, a roadmap for reaching tech superpower status by 2030.

18:52 10 April 2023

On 22 March 2023, the UK published its International Technology Strategy, a roadmap for reaching tech superpower status by 2030. The document states that the UK will shape the future of technology in a way that promotes its use positively, and drives innovation and UK tech leadership, while boosting security from new and emerging threats. 

The UK government will work closely with academia, governments and industry to leverage the UK's world-leading strengths in technology through international partnerships with established and emerging science and technology powerhouse nations. 

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said: "Now more than ever, it is important that the UK steps up to promote British tech excellence worldwide and takes a stand against the malign influences that seek to use tech against us."

"That is why we’ve announced this strategy, helping to deliver on our ambition to be a tech superpower by 2030, backing UK businesses and helping us solve the challenges of tomorrow through innovation and international collaboration."

Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan said: "We are a top-class breeding ground for emerging tech, but being a superpower means working with our international partners to turn these nascent technologies into global industries."

"Our International Tech Strategy will ensure we deepen collaboration with our allies on the technologies of tomorrow, driving growth and prosperity for the UK while strengthening our national security."