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| Formed | 8 October 2024 (2024-10-08) |
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| 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.
The Office's stated purpose is to speed up regulatory decisions by acting as a 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.
It will incorporate the existing functions of the Regulatory Horizons Council and the Regulators' Pioneer Fund.
As of October 2024, the Office is in the process of appointing a Chair, with interviews for the position planned to be completed by December 2024.
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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.