Independent report

Reforming the DSIT business case process

This independent report by Lord David Willetts reviews the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology business case approvals process and proposes recommendations to render the process more efficient and streamlined.

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
• Published: 9 February 2024
• Last updated: 1 May 2024 — See all updates

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Independent review of the DSIT business case and approvals process

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Innovating for success: government response to the independent review on reforming the DSIT business case process (accessible webpage)

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Innovating for success: government response to the independent review on reforming the DSIT business case process

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Update: 1 May 2024

We have published the government’s response to the Lord David Willetts review of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) business case process.

Since its formation last year, the department has been working to review and improve processes around business cases and approvals. As part of this work, DSIT Secretary of State asked Lord David Willetts to lead an action group, with members from across Government, tasked with making recommendations for how DSIT can rapidly improve its approach to how it approves funding for R&D.

The review provides a detailed assessment of the current challenges faced in relation to the process of developing and approving business cases for R&D investments in DSIT.

DSIT accepts the report’s 6 recommendations and is now in the process of implementing changes in response. DSIT is committed to driving forward the actions set out in the response and recognises their importance in our wider science and technology mission. We hope that by leading change in this area, we will help create greater efficiencies in the approach to R&D investment and business case development across government.

Published 9 February 2024
Last updated 1 May 2024 + show all updates

1. 1 May 2024

   Government response to review published.

2. 9 February 2024

   First published.