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The UK's new Industrial Strategy targets eight high-value growth sectors, the IS8, but purely using outdated SIC codes and legacy data only gives an approximate view of these sectors.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
- DescriptionThis is the UK's advanced manufacturing sector. It includes activities such as advanced materials, robotics, semiconductors, photonics and space manufacturing. 
- MethodologyThis 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. 
- Code - Description - RTIC0003 - AgriTech - RTIC0030 - Sensors - RTIC0034 - Advanced Materials - RTIC0057 - FoodTech - RTIC0059 - Design and Modelling Technologies - RTIC0065 - Advanced Manufacturing - RTIC006516 - Aerospace - RTIC006517 - Automotive - 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.
 
 
- CodeIS02
- CreatedApril 2025
- DescriptionThis is the UK's clean energy sector. It includes renewable generation, cleantech, battery supply chains and technologies enabling the transition to net zero. 
- MethodologyMapped 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. Detailed information on this definition can be found in our latest report. 
- 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 - RTIC001302 - Hydrogen - RTIC0047 - CleanTech - RTIC0055 - Net Zero - RTIC005503 - Carbon Capture - RTIC005509 - Heating 
- 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
- DescriptionThe UK's creative industries cover film, TV, music, publishing, advertising, gaming, design and immersive technologies. 
- MethodologyWe 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. 
- Code - Description - 32120 - Manufacture of jewellery and related articles - 58110 - Book publishing - 58120 - Publishing of directories and mailing lists - 58130 - Publishing of newspapers - 58141 - Publishing of learned journals - 58142 - Publishing of consumer and business journals and periodicals - 58190 - Other publishing activities - 58210 - Publishing of computer games - 59111 - Motion picture production activities - 59112 - Video production activities - 59113 - Television programme production activities - 59120 - Motion picture, video and television programme post-production activities - 59131 - Motion picture distribution activities - 59132 - Video distribution activities - 59133 - Television programme distribution activities - 59140 - Motion picture projection activities - 59200 - Sound recording and music publishing activities - 60100 - Radio broadcasting - 60200 - Television programming and broadcasting activities - 62011 - Ready-made interactive leisure and entertainment software development - 70210 - Public relations and communications activities - 71111 - Architectural activities - 71112 - Urban planning and landscape architectural activities - 73110 - Advertising agencies - 73120 - Media representation services - 74100 - specialised design activities - 74201 - Portrait photographic activities - 74202 - Other specialist photography - 74203 - Film processing - 74209 - Photographic activities not elsewhere classified - 74300 - Translation and interpretation activities - 85520 - Cultural education - 90010 - Performing arts - 90020 - Support activities to performing arts - 90030 - Artistic creation - 90040 - Operation of arts facilities - 91011 - Library activities - 91012 - Archives activities - 91020 - Museums 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.
 
 
- CodeIS04
- CreatedApril 2025
- DescriptionThis is the UK's defence sector. It includes companies operating in land, sea, air, cyber and dual-use defence technologies. 
- MethodologyMapped 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. 
- Code - Description - RTIC0096 - Defence 
- 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 - 25400 - Manufacture of weapons and ammunition - 84220 - Defence 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.
 
 
- CodeIS05
- CreatedApril 2025
- DescriptionThis is the UK's digital and technology sector. It includes AI, quantum, cloud, software, data infrastructure, FemTech, and the space economy. 
- MethodologyDefined 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 - Description - RTIC0004 - Artificial Intelligence Technologies and Applications - RTIC0005 - Computer Hardware - RTIC0006 - Cyber - RTIC0007 - Data Infrastructure - RTIC0008 - Geospatial Economy - RTIC0018 - Immersive Technologies - 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 - 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
- DescriptionThis is the UK's financial services sector. It includes FinTech, credit and lending, fund management, leasing, insurance and other financial activities. 
- MethodologyPrimarily 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. 
- Code - Description - RTIC0052 - FinTech - RTIC005507 - Green Finance 
- 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 - 64110 - Central banking - 64191 - Banks - 64192 - Building societies - 64201 - Activities of agricultural holding companies - 64202 - Activities of production holding companies - 64203 - Activities of construction holding companies - 64204 - Activities of distribution holding companies - 64205 - Activities of financial services holding companies - 64209 - Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. - 64301 - Activities of investment trusts - 64302 - Activities of unit trusts - 64303 - Activities of venture and development capital companies - 64304 - Activities of open-ended investment companies - 64305 - Activities of property unit trusts - 64306 - Activities of real estate investment trusts - 64910 - Financial leasing - 64921 - Credit granting by non-deposit taking finance houses and other specialist consumer credit grantors - 64922 - Activities of mortgage finance companies - 64929 - Other credit granting n.e.c. - 64991 - Security dealing on own account - 64992 - Factoring - 64999 - Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified - 65110 - Life insurance - 65120 - Non-life insurance - 65201 - Life reinsurance - 65202 - Non-life reinsurance - 65300 - Pension funding - 66110 - Administration of financial markets - 66120 - Security and commodity contracts dealing activities - 66190 - Activities auxiliary to financial intermediation n.e.c. - 66210 - Risk and damage evaluation - 66220 - Activities of insurance agents and brokers - 66290 - Other activities auxiliary to insurance and pension funding - 66300 - Fund management 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
- DescriptionThis is the UK's life sciences sector. It includes biopharma, medtech, neurotechnology, omics and agritech. 
- MethodologyMapped 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. 
- 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 - 21100 - Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products - 21200 - Manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations - 26600 - Manufacture of irradiation, electromedical and electrotherapeutic equipment - 32500 - Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies - 72110 - 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
- DescriptionThis is the UK's professional and business services sector. It includes consultancy, legal services, ecommerce, EdTech and wider B2B activity. 
- MethodologyMapped 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. 
- Code - Description - 69101 - Barristers at law - 69102 - Solicitors - 69109 - Activities of patent and copyright agents; other legal activities n.e.c. - 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities - 69202 - Bookkeeping activities - 69203 - Tax consultancy - 70100 - Activities of head offices - 70210 - Public relations and communications activities - 70221 - Financial management - 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management - 71111 - Architectural activities - 71112 - Urban planning and landscape architectural activities - 71121 - Engineering design activities for industrial process and production - 71122 - Engineering related scientific and technical consulting activities - 71129 - Other engineering activities - 71200 - Technical testing and analysis - 72110 - Research and experimental development on biotechnology - 72190 - Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering - 72200 - Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities - 73110 - Advertising agencies - 73120 - Media representation services - 73200 - Market research and public opinion polling - 74100 - specialised design activities - 74201 - Portrait photographic activities - 74202 - Other specialist photography - 74203 - Film processing - 74209 - Photographic activities not elsewhere classified - 74300 - Translation and interpretation activities - 74901 - Environmental consulting activities - 74902 - Quantity surveying activities - 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c. - 74990 - Non-trading company - 77110 - Renting and leasing of cars and light motor vehicles - 77120 - Renting and leasing of trucks and other heavy vehicles - 77210 - Renting and leasing of recreational and sports goods - 77220 - Renting of video tapes and disks - 77291 - Renting and leasing of media entertainment equipment - 77299 - Renting and leasing of other personal and household goods - 77310 - Renting and leasing of agricultural machinery and equipment - 77320 - Renting and leasing of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment - 77330 - Renting and leasing of office machinery and equipment (including computers) - 77341 - Renting and leasing of passenger water transport equipment - 77342 - Renting and leasing of freight water transport equipment - 77351 - Renting and leasing of air passenger transport equipment - 77352 - Renting and leasing of freight air transport equipment - 77390 - Renting and leasing of other machinery, equipment and tangible goods n.e.c. - 77400 - Leasing of intellectual property and similar products, except copyright works - 78101 - Motion picture, television and other theatrical casting activities - 78109 - Other activities of employment placement agencies - 78200 - Temporary employment agency activities - 78300 - Human resources provision and management of human resources functions - 82110 - Combined office administrative service activities - 82190 - Photocopying, document preparation and other specialised office support activities - 82200 - Activities of call centres - 82301 - Activities of exhibition and fair organisers - 82302 - Activities of conference organisers - 82911 - Activities of collection agencies - 82912 - Activities of credit bureaus - 82920 - Packaging activities - 82990 - Other business support service activities n.e.c. 
- 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.
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