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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growth sectors, but as the government notes in its Invest 2035 report, these can't be accurately mapped using outdated SIC codes.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 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 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 20 Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products 26 Manufacture of computer; electronic and optical products 27 Manufacture of electrical equipment 28 Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. 29 Manufacture of motor vehicles; trailers and semi-trailers 29 Manufacture of motor vehicles; trailers and semi-trailers 30 Manufacture of other transport equipment 303 Manufacture of air and spacecraft and related machinery 3316 Repair 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.
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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 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 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 58 Publishing activities 59 Motion picture; video and television programme production; sound recording and music publishing activities 60 Programming and broadcasting activities 90 Creative; arts and entertainment activities 90 Creative; arts and entertainment activities 591 Motion picture; video and television programme activities 592 Sound recording and music publishing activities 602 Television programming and broadcasting activities 731 Advertising 731 Advertising 741 Specialised design activities 742 Photographic activities 743 Translation and interpretation activities 3212 Manufacture of jewellery and related articles 5821 Publishing of computer games 6201 Computer programming activities 6202 Computer consultancy activities 7021 Public relations and communication activities 7021 Public relations and communication activities 7111 Architectural activities 8552 Cultural education 8552 Cultural education 9101 Library and archive activities 9102 Museum activities 62011 Ready-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.
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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 is being developed further with ADS Group, through a forthcoming RTIC.
More information can be found in our Industrial Strategy Mapping Guide.
Sectors included
Code Description 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 254 Manufacture of weapons and ammunition 304 Manufacture 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.
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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 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 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 64 Financial service activities; except insurance and pension funding 65 Insurance; reinsurance and pension funding; except compulsory social security 66 Activities 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.
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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 RTIC0026 Omics RTIC0058 MedTech RTIC0062 Pharma RTIC0078 Life Sciences RTIC0083 Biopharmaceutical 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 21 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations 266 Manufacture of irradiation; electromedical and electrotherapeutic equipment 325 Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies 7211 Research 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.
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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 69 Legal and accounting activities 70 Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities 71 Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis 72 Scientific research and development 73 Advertising and market research 74 Other professional; scientific and technical activities 77 Rental and leasing activities 78 Employment activities 82 Office administrative; office support and other business support activities 691 Legal activities 692 Accounting; bookkeeping and auditing activities; tax consultancy 702 Management 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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