Henry Royce launch National Materials Strategy

The Henry Royce Institute launched their National Materials Strategy at the House of Commons on Thursday 9th of January with Patrick Vallance, the Minister of State for Science, Research, and Innovation present. Alastair Hibbins attended the launch and came away with the positive news that metamaterials featured in the event. There were some interesting and productive conversations with contacts from industry and government that continue to consolidate and build on existing and new relationships for the Network.

The National Materials Strategy represents the first phase of a massive national effort to speed up materials development cycles and unlock the UK’s potential to extend its leadership in material innovation, ensuring;

• The UK can meet its net zero and wider sustainability commitments.
• The protection of high-value materials jobs in a sector currently adding 4.4bn in GVA to the UK economy.
• The continued growth in multiple industries across the UK touched by advanced materials.
• Steered by the Materials Innovation Leadership Group, the strategy consulted over 2,000 experts in materials science, engineering, innovation, policy and industry, identifying key areas for transformative impact and growth. National Materials Innovation Strategy – Henry Royce Institute’