We are AIRTO

AIRTO is the Association for Innovation, Research and Technology Organisations, the foremost membership body for organisations operating in the UK’s innovation, research and technology sector.

We assist members to network and engage collectively, we encourage enterprise, forge links and progress dialogue with key decision makers in government and industry, along with providing a forum for our members to share best practice.


A taxonomy of UK national laboratories

We are seeking to improve the understanding and awareness of the UK’s national laboratories by making this taxonomy of selected laboratories (mostly AIRTO members) publicly available in the form of two documents.

Towards Zero: Our position statement


Our position statement…More D!

A more DEVELOPMENT-focused
strategy for paving the way to IMPACT

Gearing up to 2.4%

Our members

Our members have a presence around the world. They typically supply business-to-business and government services such as R&D, consultancy, validation and testing, multi-client project inception and management, incubation and financing.

Latest news

February 10, 2025

£500K boost for clean energy tech startups

NZTC has selected eleven startups for the 2025 TechX Clean Energy Accelerator

February 7, 2025

Entrepreneur in residence to drive innovation at the Earlham Institute

The Earlham Institute has secured its first Entrepreneur in Residence award from the Royal Society

February 6, 2025

Lucideon Launches New In Vitro Cell Biology Lab

The lab brings a new level of biological capabilities to its materials science toolbox, advancing support for pharmaceutical and biotech product development

Upcoming members' events

February 20, 2025

AIRTO CEOs’ and Senior Executives Forum Meeting

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February 26, 2025

AIRTO Legal Affairs and Procurement Interest Group Meeting

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AIRTO CEOs’ Meeting and AGM

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Find further information and more events in our members' area