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Rapid Technology Assessments

Introductions to technology areas for policymakers.

• From: Government Office for Science
• Published: 29 March 2023
• Last updated: 17 February 2025 — See all updates

Rapid technology assessments (RTAs) are accessible introductions to different technology areas for policymakers, aiming to support government departments to make better strategic decisions on science and technology. These assessments use evidence and expert insight to set out recent technology developments, potential applications, and opportunities for government alongside challenges and potential risks.

Past projects: summary reports

• Rapid Technology Assessment: Neurotechnology
  • 14 February 2025
  • Research and analysis
• Rapid Technology Assessment: Artificial Intelligence
  • 29 March 2023
  • Research and analysis
• Rapid Technology Assessment: Novel batteries
  • 29 March 2023
  • Research and analysis
• Rapid Technology Assessment: Digital twins
  • 14 November 2023
  • Research and analysis
• Rapid Technology Assessment: 4D printing
  • 29 March 2023
  • Research and analysis
• Rapid Technology Assessment: Nucleic acid technologies
  • 29 March 2023
  • Research and analysis
• Rapid Technology Assessment: Synthetic genomics
  • 29 March 2023
  • Research and analysis

Published 29 March 2023
Last updated 17 February 2025 + show all updates

1. 17 February 2025

   Link to the Rapid Technology Assessment on neurotechnology has been added.

2. 29 March 2023

   First published.