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Industrial Strategy Classifications (ISCs)
The UK's Industrial Strategy backs high-value growth sectors, but as the government notes in its Invest 2035 report, these can't be accurately mapped using outdated SIC codes. So we built a better way.
Working with The Productivity Institute, government, and industry, we've mapped eight core sectors using our proprietary Real-Time Industrial Classifications (RTICs) and Real-Time SIC Codes (RSICs). These are now live on the platform and included in your license.
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IS01Created
April 2025Description
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.
Sectors included
Code Description RTIC0065 Advanced Manufacturing RTIC0059 Design and Modelling Technologies RTIC0034 Advanced Materials RTIC0057 FoodTech RTIC0091 Robotics and Autonomous systems RTIC0030 Sensors RTIC0027 Photonics RTIC0067 Electronics Manufacturing RTIC0099 Semiconductors 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.
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IS02Created
April 2025Description
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.
Sectors included
Code Description RTIC0097 Battery Supply Chain RTIC0047 CleanTech RTIC0055 Net Zero RTIC0012 Energy Management RTIC001101 Bioenergy RTIC001103 Hydrogen RTIC001104 Hydropower RTIC001105 Nuclear RTIC001106 Renewable Thermal RTIC001107 Solar RTIC001108 RTIC001109 Onshore Wind RTIC001110 Offshore Wind RTIC001111 Nuclear Fusion 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.
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IS03Created
April 2025Description
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.
Sectors included
Code Description RTIC0064 Digital Creative Industries RTIC0072 Agency Market RTIC0016 Gaming RTIC0018 Immersive Technologies RTIC0068 Media and Publishing RTIC0001 AdTech 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.
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IS04Created
April 2025Description
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 was developed with input from the ADS Group and Midlands Engine to cover both private and public sector suppliers.
More information can be found in our Industrial Strategy Mapping Guide.
Sectors included
Code Description RTIC008405 Marine Engineering & Naval Architecture RTIC0006 Cyber RTIC0096 Defence 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 Description 84220 Defence activities 30110 Building of ships and floating structures 30300 Manufacture of air and spacecraft and related machinery 30400 Manufacture of military fighting vehicles 84210 Foreign affairs 25400 Manufacture of weapons and ammunition 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.
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IS05Created
April 2025Description
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.
Sectors included
Code Description RTIC0004 Artificial Intelligence Technologies and Applications RTIC0095 Artificial Intelligence Ecosystem RTIC0089 Cloud Computing RTIC0005 Computer Hardware RTIC0020 Internet of Things RTIC0007 Data Infrastructure RTIC0077 Data Intermediaries RTIC0008 Geospatial Economy RTIC0087 Quantum Technology RTIC0051 Quantum Economy RTIC0029 Software as a Service (SaaS) RTIC0079 Software Development RTIC0060 Streaming Economy RTIC0056 Telecommunications RTIC0033 Wearables and Quantified Self RTIC0093 FemTech RTIC0094 Future Telecoms Supply Chain RTIC0098 Space 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.
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IS06Created
April 2025Description
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.
Sectors included
Code Description RTIC0052 FinTech 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 Description 64192 Building societies 64201 Activities of agricultural holding companies 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 64929 Other credit granting n.e.c. 64991 Security dealing on own account 64992 Factoring 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 66300 Fund management activities 64191 Banks 70221 Financial management 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.
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IS07Created
April 2025Description
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.
Sectors included
Code Description RTIC0085 Engineering Biology Application RTIC0086 Engineering Biology Supply Chain RTIC0078 Life Sciences RTIC0083 Biopharmaceutical RTIC0058 MedTech RTIC0062 Pharma RTIC0026 Omics RTIC0003 AgriTech RTIC0090 Neurotechnology 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 Description 21100 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products 21200 Manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations 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.
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IS08Created
April 2025Description
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.
Sectors included
Code Description RTIC0010 EdTech RTIC0070 Research and Consulting - Physical Sciences and Engineering RTIC0074 E-Commerce RTIC0076 Legal Services RTIC0092 B2B Services 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 Description 69101 Barristers at law 69102 Solicitors 69201 Accounting and auditing activities 69202 Bookkeeping activities 69203 Tax consultancy 70210 Public relations and communications 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.
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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