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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Institutes of Technology

05 January 2022 · Department for Education

Proposed by Michelle Donelan Con Chippenham

EducationScience & Technology

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Key points

  • Michelle Donelan announced nine new Institutes of Technology in the UK.
  • The new IoTs will receive up to 120 million in government funding.
  • The total number of IoTs across the country will now be 21.

Issue summary

The statement is about announcing new Institutes of Technology (IoTs) in the UK following a competition.

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I am pleased to announce the lead organisations for nine new IoTs, bringing the total number across the country to 21. These institutions will benefit from up to £120m government investment and are expected to provide geographical coverage as per the manifesto commitment. The first wave of 12 IoTs had received £170 million in funding.

Key facts

  • On December 17, nine new Institutes of Technology (IoTs) were announced following a competition.
  • These nine proposals will bring the total number of IoTs to 21 across the country.
  • The new IoTs will receive up to £120m in government investment.
  • The first wave of 12 IoTs received £170 million funding.
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