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 10, 2025

TWI and University of Huddersfield partner on strategic R&D

With funding from Horizon Europe and UKRI

January 9, 2025

TransFIRe Hub concludes with lasting impact on UK foundation industries

TransFire has established more than 130 key partnerships across foundation industries

January 8, 2025

Earlham Institute appoints new Board Chair and Trustee

Professor Deborah Smith is taking on the role of Chair and Gillian Fairfield is joining as a Trustee Director

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