Northwest Science encourages the commercial exploitation of technology and science across all sectors and helps businesses to see the benefits of investing in research and development.

However, in order to have an impact, we need to be specific and clear in our priorities. Priority sectors have been identified and represent those where strong industry clusters and strengths in the science base converge:

BioHealth
Chemicals*
Aerospace*
Nuclear**

These sectors represent those where the Northwest has or can secure competitive advantage, and on where science can have the greatest impact.

*Advanced Engineering and Materials cluster - See Regional Economic Strategy
** Energy and Environmental Technologies Cluster - See Regional Economic Strategy