We drive good growth, good jobs and opportunity across the UK. We support businesses to invest, innovate, export and grow, powered by science and technology. As the UK’s international economic and innovation department, BIST acts as the central driver for domestic enterprise, inward investment, and global trade expansion. The department champions UK innovation by commercialising advanced research, breaking down market access barriers, and negotiating robust free trade agreements. BIST is dedicated to supporting companies at every stage—from start-ups to ambitious scale-ups—ensuring the UK remains a premier global destination for high-growth industries.