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

May 30, 2025

Prime Minister Visits Glass Futures

Sir Keir Starmer visited the Global Centre of Excellence to champion green innovation

May 22, 2025

Largest wave energy project to be built at EMEC

This new project will create skilled jobs in Orkney and support a developing supply chain

May 21, 2025

UK’s laser facility achieves first light

This bespoke technology provides revolutionary capabilities

Upcoming members' events

June 18, 2025

AIRTO Sustainability Interest Group Meeting

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July 3, 2025

AIRTO CEOs’ and Senior Executives Forum Meeting

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July 24, 2025

AIRTO CEOs’ and Senior Executives Forum Meeting

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Find further information and more events in our members' area