Home Office Science, Innovation and Technology (SIT)

The Home Office is at the frontier of keeping the UK safe and secure, delivering services that make a real difference to the public, in collaboration with our partners. Science, Innovation and Technology (SIT) remains critical for understanding threats and seizing opportunities across all areas of the Home Office’s interests – from reducing crime to strengthening homeland security, enabling the legitimate movement of people and goods, and tackling illegal migration.

The Department has a rich and varied science and evidence ecosystem dedicated to scientific and technological innovation. We commission and deliver a multi-million pound programme of research and development, and collaborate across government, industry, academia and internationally to capitalise on SIT developments that support Home Office priorities. This ensures that the best SIT is used to inform policy decisions and improve operations, such as equipping our frontline communities with the tools and techniques they need to keep the UK safe and secure.

Whether your interests are in data analytics and AI, forensics, detection, behavioural science, emerging technologies, or more, visit the Home Office SIT stand in the Innovation Zone to discuss how we can collaborate to build our SIT capabilities, address our Departmental challenges, and support a culture of innovation in the community.