Regulatory Innovation Office
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 8 October 2024 |
| Preceding agencies | |
| Parent department | Department for Science, Innovation and Technology |
The Regulatory Innovation Office (RIO) is an office within the UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology established on 8 October 2024.[2]
The Office's stated purpose is to speed up regulatory decisions by acting as an intermediary between government, regulators, and businesses. Initially the RIO will concentrate on sectors such as engineering biology, space, artificial intelligence, healthcare, drones, and other autonomous technology.[3]
It will incorporate the existing functions of the Regulatory Horizons Council and the Regulators' Pioneer Fund.[2]
On 10 March 2025, David Willetts was appointed chair.[4][1]
References
- ^ a b c "David Willetts to chair Regulatory Innovation Office | Computer Weekly".
- ^ a b This article incorporates text published under the British Open Government Licence: "Game-changing tech to reach the public faster as dedicated new unit launched to curb red tape". Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. 8 October 2024. Archived from the original on 8 October 2024. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
- ^ "Role details – Regulatory Innovation Office, Chair – Apply for a public appointment – GOV.UK". apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ^ "Former Science Minister appointed as innovative regulation Chair to bring game-changing tech like drone medicine deliveries to the public faster".