Regulatory Innovation Office

Regulatory Innovation Office

Agency overview
Formed	8 October 2024 (2024-10-08)
Preceding agencies	Regulatory Horizons Council [1] Regulators' Pioneer Fund [1]
Parent department	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

The Regulatory Innovation Office (RIO) is an office within the UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology established on 8 October 2024. ^[2]

The Office's stated purpose is to speed up regulatory decisions by acting as a intermediary between government, regulators, and businesses. Initially the RIO will concentrate on sectors such as engineering biology, space, artificial intelligence, healthcare, drones, and other autonomous technology. ^[3]

It will incorporate the existing functions of the Regulatory Horizons Council and the Regulators' Pioneer Fund. ^[2]

On 10 March 2025, David Willetts was appointed Chair. ^{[4] [1]}

References

1. "David Willetts to chair Regulatory Innovation Office | Computer Weekly".
2.  This article incorporates text published under the British Open Government Licence : "Game-changing tech to reach the public faster as dedicated new unit launched to curb red tape". Department for Science, Innovation and Technology . 8 October 2024. Archived from the original on 8 October 2024. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
3. "Role details – Regulatory Innovation Office, Chair – Apply for a public appointment – GOV.UK". apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
4. "Former Science Minister appointed as innovative regulation Chair to bring game-changing tech like drone medicine deliveries to the public faster".