Brexit Britain signs £119m ‘cutting-edge’ Japan deal after being blocked from EU scheme

While this £80billion science programme that would have let UK researchers access prestigious EU grants and collaborate with European scientists on a range of projects, has not yet come to fruition.

While the Government has continued to push for its reentry into the programme, it is also looking to secure a backup plan, particularly by increasing collaboration with non EU countries like Australia, Switzerland, and now Japan.

While in Tokyo, Mr Freeman unveiled the first phase of the new International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF), which will support and fund UK scientists and innovators to work with peers around the world on some of the most pressing issues facing the world. 

In a keynote speech to scientists, investors, industrialists and global research leaders, he laid down the UK’s plans to take a more global approach to science, innovation and business.

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