The Regulatory Innovation Office (RIO) is an office within the UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology established on 8 October 2024.[1]
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| Formed | 8 October 2024 |
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| Parent department | Department for Science, Innovation and Technology |
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.[2]
It will incorporate the existing functions of the Regulatory Horizons Council and the Regulators' Pioneer Fund.[1]
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.[2]
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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.
- ^ a b "Role details – Regulatory Innovation Office, Chair – Apply for a public appointment – GOV.UK". apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
