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      The UK's new Industrial Strategy targets eight high-value growth sectors, the IS8, but purely using outdated SIC codes and legacy data only gives an approximate view of these sectors. That's where we come in.

      Working with The Productivity Institute, government, and industry, we've mapped the IS8 using real-time company-level data. Aligned with the government's official sector definitions, our Real-Time Industrial Classifications (RTICs) and Real-Time SIC Codes (RSICs) provide a clear, up-to-date view of these sectors.

      They're now live on the platform and included in your licence.

        • Code
          IS01
        • Created
          April 2025
        • Description

          This is the UK's advanced manufacturing sector. It includes activities such as advanced materials, robotics, semiconductors, photonics and space manufacturing.

        • Methodology

          This is a precise and future-facing definition, defined using multiple RTICs including Advanced Materials and Semiconductors, developed in partnership with DSIT and Innovate UK. In line with the government's advanced manufacturing sector plan, RTICs provide a live, accurate view of medium-high technology firms and frontier areas such as aerospace, batteries and space manufacturing.

          Detailed information on this definition can be found in our latest report.

          • CodeDescription
            RTIC0003AgriTech
            RTIC0030Sensors
            RTIC0034Advanced Materials
            RTIC0057FoodTech
            RTIC0059Design and Modelling Technologies
            RTIC0065Advanced Manufacturing
            RTIC006516Aerospace
            RTIC006517Automotive
            RTIC0067Electronics Manufacturing
            RTIC0091Robotics and Autonomous systems
            RTIC0097Battery Supply Chain
            RTIC0098Space Economy
          • About RTICs
            Real-Time Industrial Classifications (RTICs) are our proprietary form of industrial classification, based on how companies describe themselves on their websites and built using machine learning.
        • Code
          IS03
        • Created
          April 2025
        • Description

          The UK's creative industries cover film, TV, music, publishing, advertising, gaming, design and immersive technologies.

        • Methodology

          We align with the government's Creative Industries definition but correct the gaps and misclassifications in SICs using our RSICs. This ensures activities hidden under vague codes like “head offices” are properly captured. Beyond today's definition, we also look ahead to the sector's evolution — including CreaTech, where creativity and technology meet.

          Detailed information on this definition can be found in our latest report.

          • CodeDescription
            32120Manufacture of jewellery and related articles
            58110Book publishing
            58120Publishing of directories and mailing lists
            58130Publishing of newspapers
            58141Publishing of learned journals
            58142Publishing of consumer and business journals and periodicals
            58190Other publishing activities
            58210Publishing of computer games
            59111Motion picture production activities
            59112Video production activities
            59113Television programme production activities
            59120Motion picture, video and television programme post-production activities
            59131Motion picture distribution activities
            59132Video distribution activities
            59133Television programme distribution activities
            59140Motion picture projection activities
            59200Sound recording and music publishing activities
            60100Radio broadcasting
            60200Television programming and broadcasting activities
            62011Ready-made interactive leisure and entertainment software development
            70210Public relations and communications activities
            71111Architectural activities
            71112Urban planning and landscape architectural activities
            73110Advertising agencies
            73120Media representation services
            74100specialised design activities
            74201Portrait photographic activities
            74202Other specialist photography
            74203Film processing
            74209Photographic activities not elsewhere classified
            74300Translation and interpretation activities
            85520Cultural education
            90010Performing arts
            90020Support activities to performing arts
            90030Artistic creation
            90040Operation of arts facilities
            91011Library activities
            91012Archives activities
            91020Museums activities
          • About RSICs
            Our Real-Time SIC Codes (RSICs) use machine learning to assign the most relevant SIC codes to companies based on their website content—capturing what they actually do, not just what they self-declare.
        • Code
          IS04
        • Created
          April 2025
        • Description

          This is the UK's defence sector. It includes companies operating in land, sea, air, cyber and dual-use defence technologies.

        • Methodology

          Mapped using RTICs and RSICs. Defence is complex due to dual-use business models. This definition is being developed further with ADS Group, through a forthcoming RTIC.

          Detailed information on this definition can be found in our latest report.

          • CodeDescription
            RTIC0096Defence
          • About RTICs
            Real-Time Industrial Classifications (RTICs) are our proprietary form of industrial classification, based on how companies describe themselves on their websites and built using machine learning.
          • CodeDescription
            25400Manufacture of weapons and ammunition
            84220Defence activities
          • About RSICs
            Our Real-Time SIC Codes (RSICs) use machine learning to assign the most relevant SIC codes to companies based on their website content—capturing what they actually do, not just what they self-declare.
        • Code
          IS05
        • Created
          April 2025
        • Description

          This is the UK's digital and technology sector. It includes AI, quantum, cloud, software, data infrastructure, FemTech, and the space economy.

        • Methodology

          Defined entirely using RTICs. SIC codes are unable to capture emerging digital subsectors. Sector definitions were developed in partnership with DSIT and reflect a consensus across government.

          Detailed information on this definition can be found in our latest report.

        • Code
          IS06
        • Created
          April 2025
        • Description

          This is the UK's financial services sector. It includes FinTech, credit and lending, fund management, leasing, insurance and other financial activities.

        • Methodology

          Primarily defined using RSICs to resolve classification issues linked to complex company structures and holding companies. FinTech is mapped using a dedicated RTIC, developed with Innovate Finance, to cover newer parts of the sector.

          Detailed information on this definition can be found in our latest report.

          • CodeDescription
            RTIC0052FinTech
            RTIC005507Green Finance
          • About RTICs
            Real-Time Industrial Classifications (RTICs) are our proprietary form of industrial classification, based on how companies describe themselves on their websites and built using machine learning.
          • CodeDescription
            64110Central banking
            64191Banks
            64192Building societies
            64201Activities of agricultural holding companies
            64202Activities of production holding companies
            64203Activities of construction holding companies
            64204Activities of distribution holding companies
            64205Activities of financial services holding companies
            64209Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.
            64301Activities of investment trusts
            64302Activities of unit trusts
            64303Activities of venture and development capital companies
            64304Activities of open-ended investment companies
            64305Activities of property unit trusts
            64306Activities of real estate investment trusts
            64910Financial leasing
            64921Credit granting by non-deposit taking finance houses and other specialist consumer credit grantors
            64922Activities of mortgage finance companies
            64929Other credit granting n.e.c.
            64991Security dealing on own account
            64992Factoring
            64999Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified
            65110Life insurance
            65120Non-life insurance
            65201Life reinsurance
            65202Non-life reinsurance
            65300Pension funding
            66110Administration of financial markets
            66120Security and commodity contracts dealing activities
            66190Activities auxiliary to financial intermediation n.e.c.
            66210Risk and damage evaluation
            66220Activities of insurance agents and brokers
            66290Other activities auxiliary to insurance and pension funding
            66300Fund management activities
          • About RSICs
            Our Real-Time SIC Codes (RSICs) use machine learning to assign the most relevant SIC codes to companies based on their website content—capturing what they actually do, not just what they self-declare.
        • Code
          IS07
        • Created
          April 2025
        • Description

          This is the UK's life sciences sector. It includes biopharma, medtech, neurotechnology, omics and agritech.

        • Methodology

          Mapped using RTICs including Medtech and Biopharma, informed by engagement with government and the Society of Chemical Industries. RSICs support by correcting common misclassifications like 'head office' declarations.

          Detailed information on this definition can be found in our latest report.

          • CodeDescription
            RTIC0026Omics
            RTIC0058MedTech
            RTIC0062Pharma
            RTIC0078Life Sciences
            RTIC0083Biopharmaceutical
            RTIC0090Neurotechnology
          • About RTICs
            Real-Time Industrial Classifications (RTICs) are our proprietary form of industrial classification, based on how companies describe themselves on their websites and built using machine learning.
          • CodeDescription
            21100Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products
            21200Manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations
            26600Manufacture of irradiation, electromedical and electrotherapeutic equipment
            32500Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies
            72110Research and experimental development on biotechnology
          • About RSICs
            Our Real-Time SIC Codes (RSICs) use machine learning to assign the most relevant SIC codes to companies based on their website content—capturing what they actually do, not just what they self-declare.
        • Code
          IS08
        • Created
          April 2025
        • Description

          This is the UK's professional and business services sector. It includes consultancy, legal services, ecommerce, EdTech and wider B2B activity.

        • Methodology

          Mapped using RSICs to provide a clearer, more accurate picture than traditional SIC codes. RSICs correct vague or outdated classifications — such as companies listing themselves under "head offices" — to ensure professional and business services are properly represented.

          Detailed information on this definition can be found in our latest report.

          • CodeDescription
            69101Barristers at law
            69102Solicitors
            69109Activities of patent and copyright agents; other legal activities n.e.c.
            69201Accounting and auditing activities
            69202Bookkeeping activities
            69203Tax consultancy
            70100Activities of head offices
            70210Public relations and communications activities
            70221Financial management
            70229Management consultancy activities other than financial management
            71111Architectural activities
            71112Urban planning and landscape architectural activities
            71121Engineering design activities for industrial process and production
            71122Engineering related scientific and technical consulting activities
            71129Other engineering activities
            71200Technical testing and analysis
            72110Research and experimental development on biotechnology
            72190Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
            72200Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities
            73110Advertising agencies
            73120Media representation services
            73200Market research and public opinion polling
            74100specialised design activities
            74201Portrait photographic activities
            74202Other specialist photography
            74203Film processing
            74209Photographic activities not elsewhere classified
            74300Translation and interpretation activities
            74901Environmental consulting activities
            74902Quantity surveying activities
            74909Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.
            74990Non-trading company
            77110Renting and leasing of cars and light motor vehicles
            77120Renting and leasing of trucks and other heavy vehicles
            77210Renting and leasing of recreational and sports goods
            77220Renting of video tapes and disks
            77291Renting and leasing of media entertainment equipment
            77299Renting and leasing of other personal and household goods
            77310Renting and leasing of agricultural machinery and equipment
            77320Renting and leasing of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment
            77330Renting and leasing of office machinery and equipment (including computers)
            77341Renting and leasing of passenger water transport equipment
            77342Renting and leasing of freight water transport equipment
            77351Renting and leasing of air passenger transport equipment
            77352Renting and leasing of freight air transport equipment
            77390Renting and leasing of other machinery, equipment and tangible goods n.e.c.
            77400Leasing of intellectual property and similar products, except copyright works
            78101Motion picture, television and other theatrical casting activities
            78109Other activities of employment placement agencies
            78200Temporary employment agency activities
            78300Human resources provision and management of human resources functions
            82110Combined office administrative service activities
            82190Photocopying, document preparation and other specialised office support activities
            82200Activities of call centres
            82301Activities of exhibition and fair organisers
            82302Activities of conference organisers
            82911Activities of collection agencies
            82912Activities of credit bureaus
            82920Packaging activities
            82990Other business support service activities n.e.c.
          • About RSICs
            Our Real-Time SIC Codes (RSICs) use machine learning to assign the most relevant SIC codes to companies based on their website content—capturing what they actually do, not just what they self-declare.

      You'll notice something new in this data: Real-Time SIC Codes (RSICs). These are our machine learning-based SIC codes that classify companies based on what they actually do—not what they say they do.

      Normally, RSICs are part of a paid upgrade. But for this project, we're making them available to all users, no matter your license level.

      Curious about the data and the methodology behind it? Download the Industrial Strategy Sector Mapping Guide today.

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