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The UK's new Industrial Strategy targets eight high-value growth sectors, the IS8, but purely using outdated SIC codes and legacy data only gives an approximate view of these sectors.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