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The UK's new Industrial Strategy targets eight high-value growth sectors, the IS8, but purely using outdated SIC codes and legacy data only gives an approximate view of these sectors.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.
- CodeIS01
- CreatedApril 2025
- Description
This is the UK's advanced manufacturing sector. It includes activities such as advanced materials, robotics, semiconductors, photonics and space manufacturing.
- Methodology
Defined using multiple RTICs including Advanced Materials and Semiconductors, developed in partnership with DSIT and Innovate UK. RSICs were reviewed but cannot provide the necessary detail due to limitations in the SIC structure. RTICs offer a more accurate, real-time view of this complex, high-value sector.
More information can be found in our Industrial Strategy Mapping Guide.
Code Description RTIC0003 AgriTech RTIC0030 Sensors RTIC0034 Advanced Materials RTIC0057 FoodTech RTIC0059 Design and Modelling Technologies RTIC0065 Advanced Manufacturing RTIC0067 Electronics Manufacturing RTIC0091 Robotics and Autonomous systems RTIC0097 Battery Supply Chain RTIC0098 Space Economy - About RTICsReal-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 Description 00020 Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products 00026 Manufacture of computer; electronic and optical products 00027 Manufacture of electrical equipment 00028 Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. 00029 Manufacture of motor vehicles; trailers and semi-trailers 00029 Manufacture of motor vehicles; trailers and semi-trailers 00030 Manufacture of other transport equipment 00303 Manufacture of air and spacecraft and related machinery 03316 Repair and maintenance of aircraft and spacecraft - About RSICsOur 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.
- CodeIS02
- CreatedApril 2025
- Description
This is the UK's clean energy sector. It includes renewable generation, cleantech, battery supply chains and technologies enabling the transition to net zero.
- Methodology
Mapped using RTICs to avoid broad or misleading SIC categories that group clean and fossil energy together. RTICs allow precise identification of relevant technologies and companies.
More information can be found in our Industrial Strategy Mapping Guide.
Code Description RTIC001101 Bioenergy RTIC001103 Hydrogen RTIC001104 Hydropower RTIC001105 Nuclear RTIC001106 Renewable Thermal RTIC001107 Solar RTIC001109 Onshore Wind RTIC001110 Offshore Wind RTIC001111 Nuclear Fusion RTIC0012 Energy Management RTIC0047 CleanTech RTIC0055 Net Zero - About RTICsReal-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.
- CodeIS03
- CreatedApril 2025
- Description
This is the UK's creative industries sector. It includes businesses in digital content, gaming, immersive tech, advertising and publishing.
- Methodology
Built using RTICs aligned with DCMS and Nesta guidance. RTICs more accurately reflect fast-evolving creative subsectors, like gaming.
More information can be found in our Industrial Strategy Mapping Guide.
Code Description 00058 Publishing activities 00059 Motion picture; video and television programme production; sound recording and music publishing activities 00060 Programming and broadcasting activities 00090 Creative; arts and entertainment activities 00090 Creative; arts and entertainment activities 00591 Motion picture; video and television programme activities 00592 Sound recording and music publishing activities 00602 Television programming and broadcasting activities 00731 Advertising 00731 Advertising 00741 Specialised design activities 00742 Photographic activities 00743 Translation and interpretation activities 03212 Manufacture of jewellery and related articles 05821 Publishing of computer games 06201 Computer programming activities 06202 Computer consultancy activities 07021 Public relations and communication activities 07021 Public relations and communication activities 07111 Architectural activities 08552 Cultural education 08552 Cultural education 09101 Library and archive activities 09102 Museum activities 62011 Ready-made interactive leisure and entertainment software development - About RSICsOur 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.
- CodeIS04
- CreatedApril 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.
More information can be found in our Industrial Strategy Mapping Guide.
Code Description 00254 Manufacture of weapons and ammunition 00304 Manufacture of military fighting vehicles - About RSICsOur 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.
- CodeIS05
- CreatedApril 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.
More information can be found in our Industrial Strategy Mapping Guide.
Code Description RTIC0004 Artificial Intelligence Technologies and Applications RTIC0005 Computer Hardware RTIC0007 Data Infrastructure RTIC0008 Geospatial Economy RTIC0020 Internet of Things RTIC0029 Software as a Service (SaaS) RTIC0033 Wearables and Quantified Self RTIC0051 Quantum Economy RTIC0056 Telecommunications RTIC0060 Streaming Economy RTIC0077 Data Intermediaries RTIC0079 Software Development RTIC0085 Engineering Biology Application RTIC0086 Engineering Biology Supply Chain RTIC0087 Quantum Technology RTIC0089 Cloud Computing RTIC0093 FemTech RTIC0094 Future Telecoms Supply Chain RTIC0095 Artificial Intelligence Ecosystem RTIC0098 Space Economy RTIC0099 Semiconductors - About RTICsReal-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.
- CodeIS06
- CreatedApril 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.
More information can be found in our Industrial Strategy Mapping Guide.
Code Description RTIC0052 FinTech - About RTICsReal-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 Description 00064 Financial service activities; except insurance and pension funding 00065 Insurance; reinsurance and pension funding; except compulsory social security 00066 Activities auxiliary to financial services and insurance activities - About RSICsOur 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.
- CodeIS07
- CreatedApril 2025
- Description
This is the UK's life sciences sector. It includes biopharma, medtech, engineering biology, neurotechnology, omics and agritech.
- Methodology
Mapped using RTICs including Engineering Biology and Biopharma, informed by engagement with government and the Society of Chemical Industries. RSICs support by correcting common misclassifications like 'head office' declarations.
More information can be found in our Industrial Strategy Mapping Guide.
Code Description RTIC0026 Omics RTIC0058 MedTech RTIC0062 Pharma RTIC0078 Life Sciences RTIC0083 Biopharmaceutical RTIC0090 Neurotechnology - About RTICsReal-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 Description 00021 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations 00266 Manufacture of irradiation; electromedical and electrotherapeutic equipment 00325 Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies 07211 Research and experimental development on biotechnology - About RSICsOur 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.
- CodeIS08
- CreatedApril 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 a hybrid approach: RTICs to capture fast-growing and digital-first firms, and RSICs to ensure traditional roles like bookkeeping and legal services are included.
More information can be found in our Industrial Strategy Mapping Guide.
Code Description 00069 Legal and accounting activities 00070 Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities 00071 Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis 00072 Scientific research and development 00073 Advertising and market research 00074 Other professional; scientific and technical activities 00077 Rental and leasing activities 00078 Employment activities 00082 Office administrative; office support and other business support activities 00691 Legal activities 00692 Accounting; bookkeeping and auditing activities; tax consultancy 00702 Management consultancy activities - About RSICsOur 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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