The proposed strategy for Modelling and Simulation is targeted at (a) strengthening the interface between user and provider communities, (b) creating a more effective supply network among providers, and (c) showcasing the step-change in performance that closer integration delivers for both traditional and emerging users by means of high profile demonstration projects.

The medium-term objectives over 3-5 years are:

• Improve the access of high-value users to expertise in universities and specialist providers, to deliver enhanced solutions to business-critical problems.
• Stimulate the uptake of modelling and simulation to achieve competitive edge in industries in which it is currently underutilised.
• Extend modelling and simulation to deliver innovation in business processes and capital projects and help meet the challenges of new business environments in all industries.
• Expand the opportunities for small specialist providers, through access to national facilities in high performance computing for large-scale simulations, and improved networking.
• Increase the supply of young people in both the user community and supply network who are capable of exploiting the commercial opportunity of modelling and simulation.