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

January 16, 2025

Offshore wind innovation call winners announced

Three innovative companies have been awarded funding through EMEC’s Offshore Wind R&I Programme

January 15, 2025

NPL and STFC build a new national facility for small satellites

The facility is set to boost the UK’s thriving Earth Observation sector

January 14, 2025

NPL is celebrating 125 years

2025 marks 125 years of NPL’s impact and innovation

Upcoming members' events

January 30, 2025

AIRTO CEOs’ and Senior Executives Forum Meeting

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AIRTO Health and Safety Interest Group Meeting

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February 5, 2025

AIRTO Quality Manager’s Interest Group Meeting

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Find further information and more events in our members' area