BEIS and Nesta have co-developed a research and development (R&D) spatial data tool to allow users to access, visualise and compare indicators that show the scale of R&D systems at a subregional level. The tool is an open data repository.
The indicators are wide-ranging and capture various dimensions of R&D ecosystems including public R&D, knowledge exchange and university commercialisation, private R&D and places attracting R&D firms and workers. By accessing, visualising and exploring the indicators, the tool can provide a foundation for further analysis.
The indicators fall into four broad categories: Public R&D; Private R&D; Places attracting R&D firms; Knowledge exchange and university commercialisation.