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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growth sectors, but as the government notes in its Invest 2035 report, these can't be accurately mapped using outdated SIC codes.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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    • 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

      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
      CodeDescription
      RTIC0003AgriTech
      RTIC0030Sensors
      RTIC0034Advanced Materials
      RTIC0057FoodTech
      RTIC0059Design and Modelling Technologies
      RTIC0065Advanced Manufacturing
      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.
      CodeDescription
      20Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
      26Manufacture of computer; electronic and optical products
      27Manufacture of electrical equipment
      28Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
      29Manufacture of motor vehicles; trailers and semi-trailers
      29Manufacture of motor vehicles; trailers and semi-trailers
      30Manufacture of other transport equipment
      303Manufacture of air and spacecraft and related machinery
      3316Repair and maintenance of aircraft and spacecraft
      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
      IS02
    • Created
      April 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.

    • Sectors included
      CodeDescription
      RTIC001101Bioenergy
      RTIC001103Hydrogen
      RTIC001104Hydropower
      RTIC001105Nuclear
      RTIC001106Renewable Thermal
      RTIC001107Solar
      RTIC001109Onshore Wind
      RTIC001110Offshore Wind
      RTIC001111Nuclear Fusion
      RTIC0012Energy Management
      RTIC0047CleanTech
      RTIC0055Net Zero
      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

      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
      CodeDescription
      58Publishing activities
      59Motion picture; video and television programme production; sound recording and music publishing activities
      60Programming and broadcasting activities
      90Creative; arts and entertainment activities
      90Creative; arts and entertainment activities
      591Motion picture; video and television programme activities
      592Sound recording and music publishing activities
      602Television programming and broadcasting activities
      731Advertising
      731Advertising
      741Specialised design activities
      742Photographic activities
      743Translation and interpretation activities
      3212Manufacture of jewellery and related articles
      5821Publishing of computer games
      6201Computer programming activities
      6202Computer consultancy activities
      7021Public relations and communication activities
      7021Public relations and communication activities
      7111Architectural activities
      8552Cultural education
      8552Cultural education
      9101Library and archive activities
      9102Museum activities
      62011Ready-made interactive leisure and entertainment software development
      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.

      More information can be found in our Industrial Strategy Mapping Guide.

    • Sectors included
      CodeDescription
      RTIC0006Cyber
      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
      254Manufacture of weapons and ammunition
      304Manufacture of military fighting vehicles
      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.

      More information can be found in our Industrial Strategy Mapping Guide.

    • Sectors included
      CodeDescription
      RTIC0004Artificial Intelligence Technologies and Applications
      RTIC0005Computer Hardware
      RTIC0007Data Infrastructure
      RTIC0008Geospatial Economy
      RTIC0020Internet of Things
      RTIC0029Software as a Service (SaaS)
      RTIC0033Wearables and Quantified Self
      RTIC0051Quantum Economy
      RTIC0056Telecommunications
      RTIC0060Streaming Economy
      RTIC0077Data Intermediaries
      RTIC0079Software Development
      RTIC0085Engineering Biology Application
      RTIC0086Engineering Biology Supply Chain
      RTIC0087Quantum Technology
      RTIC0089Cloud Computing
      RTIC0093FemTech
      RTIC0094Future Telecoms Supply Chain
      RTIC0095Artificial Intelligence Ecosystem
      RTIC0098Space Economy
      RTIC0099Semiconductors
      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
      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.

      More information can be found in our Industrial Strategy Mapping Guide.

    • Sectors included
      CodeDescription
      RTIC0052FinTech
      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
      64Financial service activities; except insurance and pension funding
      65Insurance; reinsurance and pension funding; except compulsory social security
      66Activities auxiliary to financial services and insurance 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, 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
      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
      21Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
      266Manufacture of irradiation; electromedical and electrotherapeutic equipment
      325Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies
      7211Research 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 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
      CodeDescription
      69Legal and accounting activities
      70Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
      71Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
      72Scientific research and development
      73Advertising and market research
      74Other professional; scientific and technical activities
      77Rental and leasing activities
      78Employment activities
      82Office administrative; office support and other business support activities
      691Legal activities
      692Accounting; bookkeeping and auditing activities; tax consultancy
      702Management consultancy 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.

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

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