Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

The TechTrack apprenticeship scheme is improving digital expertise in the civil service. 2,000 apprentices are expected to join TechTrack by 2030, helping to turbocharge improvements and efficiencies in public services.   The scheme from Government Digital and Data offers apprentices the chance to retrain in a variety of digital skills, through a range of job opportunities across government departments.    The first cohort are already getting started. See how they’re getting on👇 

Amy's Budgeting shows us how you can save money by planning your days out online 💻 Amy took her family to Chester Zoo with a £100 budget and planned it using online tools vs. without! Total spent: 💻 Online: £84.67 📵 Offline: £135.32 Having digital access saves time, money, and stress - but 2.1 million people in the UK are living offline. Government is working hard to close the digital divide through the Digital Inclusion Action Plan.

Congratulations to Polaron, winners of the first Manchester Prize 🥇      They will receive £1 million in funding to support their innovative use of AI.     Formed at Imperial College London, the company have developed generative AI technology that speeds-up the process of developing new, green materials.      Swipe to find out more 👇      https://lnkd.in/etWti8VG

Every day, analysts at the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) work tirelessly to detect and remove child sexual abuse material online. Secretary of State Peter Kyle visited the hotline to see their vital work first-hand, and how they're tackling some of the darkest corners of the internet to get rid of this illegal content.

Last year, 290,000 instances of online child sexual abuse material were removed. Online Safety Act laws are now in force to make sure tech companies are working to prevent, detect, and remove illegal content, including child sexual abuse material, terrorist content and intimate image abuse. Read more about the Online Safety Act: https://lnkd.in/eE-Z8Mpf

We’re proud of the calibre and selection of the new TechTrack apprentices, starting their journey as part of the first 50 roles on the government's leading digital apprenticeship programme. In this video, our brilliant TechTrack apprentices share their journeys into digital government careers. Discover their personal motivations for choosing this innovative programme and what excites them about shaping the future of public services. Starting at HEO grade, TechTrack offers a unique pathway into the growing Government Digital and Data profession, with roles in software development, DevOps engineering, business analysis and cyber security. You'll earn while you learn, gaining valuable qualifications and hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology, including AI. Led by the Government Digital Service, TechTrack welcomes this talented group of apprentices and looks forward to hearing about their journey as they help build better government services for everyone. https://lnkd.in/gTpH9Cqi #TechTrack #DigitalApprenticeships #GovernmentDigitalAndData

What does a scientist look like? The British Science Association are proving that no matter your background, you could be a scientist too. From sustainable solutions to innovation in motorsports, meet the people #SmashingStereotypes in the science and engineering sectors💥 ‘Smashing Stereotypes’ is a collection of over 40 stories from individuals and teams that challenge long-standing stereotypes, with the aim of encouraging more young people, from all backgrounds, to see themselves as scientists.

From funding cancer treatments to cutting red tape for businesses, government is backing British science to create jobs, drive innovation, and transform lives.     This #BSW2025, see how we're supporting STEM research and projects right across the UK 👇

We’re investing to power the next generation of tech to strengthen connectivity, innovation and economic growth. Secretary of State Peter Kyle spoke techUK’s #TechPolicy2025 on how we’re working to get Britain better connected. 📲£23 million funding into future telecoms technologies 🤖 Research shows growth in cyber sector boosting our economy and creating jobs Read more: https://lnkd.in/eGbrgPAq

Quantum computing is driving us into the future, reducing costs and energy requirements. At techUK’s #TechPolicy2025 conference, Secretary of State Peter Kyle announced some exciting news for the quantum landscape. 💥 A share of £12M funding for winners of Innovate UK’s Quantum Missions Pilot 💥 SEEQC will install new prototype hardware at the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) to scale up quantum computing 💥 Launch of the Quantum Regulatory Forum to look at quantum regulation challenges Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eGbrgPAq