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.


Latest news

UK-Japan partnerships advance quantum and future connectivity tech

February 12, 2026

UK-Japan partnerships advance quantum and future connectivity tech

EPSRC has invested £4.5 million and JST has invested just over ¥1.1 billion

MTC announces new AURA programme

February 11, 2026

MTC announces new AURA programme

The accelerator programme is designed to commercialise robotic solutions quickly

CSA Catapult to convert research into sovereign capability

February 10, 2026

CSA Catapult to convert research into sovereign capability

CSA Catapult joined JOINER Network for for AI-driven and quantum-secure telecoms applications

Upcoming members' events

February 19, 2026

AIRTO CEOs’ and Senior Executives Forum

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AIRTO Venturing Group

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February 25, 2026

AIRTO CEOs’ and Senior Executives Forum and Annual General Meeting 2026

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Find further information and more events in our members' area