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

April 9, 2025

CPI celebrates 20 years of innovation and economic impact

CPI marked its 20th anniversary with an event at Westminster, hosted by Anna Turley MP

April 8, 2025

Professor Keith Jackson appointed Chair of Digital Catapult

Professor Jackson will succeed Juergen Maier CBE from May 2025

April 7, 2025

Julianne Antrobus Officially Takes the Helm as UKNNL CEO

Julianne’s appointment was first announced in October 2024

Upcoming members' events

May 1, 2025

AIRTO CEOs’ and Senior Executives Forum Meeting

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May 8, 2025

AIRTO Quality Manager’s Interest Group Meeting

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May 15, 2025

AIRTO Health and Safety Interest Group Meeting

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Find further information and more events in our members' area