Fotenix Secures Fund:AI Investment to Revolutionise Farming with AI

Watercycle Technologies Secures Funding to Unlock the UK’s Critical Minerals Supply Chain

Watercycle Technologies Ltd, a University of Manchester Innovation Factory spinout, announced a significant investment to rapidly scale up and commercially deploy its technology to deliver sustainable, low-cost, high-yield mineral recovery systems.

Universities, founders and investors get behind Government’s spinout boom ambition

 Universities, founders and investors have thrown their weight behind the Government’s bid to boost growth by converting more of the UK’s world-leading research into successful businesses at the One Year, One Mission event at the Tate Modern to mark the anniversary of the Independent Review of Spinouts.

Apini Secures Major Investment as Part of Slingshot Therapeutics Launch

Apini, a spinout from The University of Manchester and the first programme launched through newly formed Slingshot Therapeutics Limited (“Slingshot”), is poised to accelerate the development of its promising small molecule therapy for inflammatory diseases.

Innovation Factory announces strong end of year results

The University of Manchester Innovation Factory (UoMIF) has announced promising end-of-year results for the 2023/24 financial year despite challenging market conditions.

Manchester launches ‘Sister’, a new innovation district

Manchester’s new £1.7bn innovation district and neighbourhood opens the doors to its first building, while unveiling its new name as Sister. 

The Skin Diary acquires CGSkin in mission to shake up skincare space

The Skin Diary, the anti-ageing skincare solutions provider, has acquired CGSkin Limited, a spinout born from the collaborative efforts of The University of Manchester and renowned dermatologists, Dr Tamara Griffiths and Professor Chris Griffiths. 

New project receives funding to boost regional innovation in Greater Manchester

A collaborative project aimed at strengthening the commercialisation of research in Manchester and Salford has been awarded funding through the Connecting Capability Fund (CCF) from the Research England Development (RED) Fund.

University of Manchester recognised for spinout best practice by Research England

The University of Manchester is proud to be included in the initial list of adopting institutions for the UK Government's spinout best practices, as published today by Research England, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

Watercycle Technologies Selected to Demonstrate Cutting-Edge Lithium Recovery Technology in Chile

Watercycle Technologies Ltd, a spinout from The University of Manchester, is a UK-based climate tech company specialising in developing high-yield, low-cost mineral recovery systems. 

University of Manchester Continues to be a National Leader in Knowledge Exchange

The University of Manchester has achieved the highest possible score for its work with intellectual property and commercialisation, research partnerships and public and community engagement and the Innovation Factory has been recognised with the highest rating in IP and Commercialisation in the latest Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) rating by Research England.

Academic to Entrepreneur: Creating Impact with Your Research

An Interview with Marion Bernard, CIO at Northern Gritstone

Recognition for Freddy Guemeni as a World Leader in IP Strategy by IAM 300

AI’s Role in Emerging Technologies

Artificial intelligence has significantly shaped our vision for the future, not only in it’s more traditional forms but also in the other critical areas such as Renewables/Sustainability, Biotech/Healthcare Innovations, and AR/VR. Find out how it is improving the world around us.

Celebrating Our Role in UoM’s Times Higher Education Impact Rankings Success

Independent Review of University Spinout Companies

The University of Manchester welcomes the Independent Review of University Spinout Companies, published in November 2023, which provides important guidance on the pathway to building a world-leading innovation ecosystem.

Boosting UK Software Spinouts

Universities and investors have joined forces to boost the number of software spinouts from academic innovations by recommending faster deals with less friction, built for rapid scaling.

Music in Mind Remote launches UK first centre of excellence

Music in Mind Remote, a spinout company from The University of Manchester’s Innovation Factory, has been awarded over £1m for the UK’s first Centre of Excellence for Music and Dementia hosted by Manchester Camerata.

Clin-e-cal's ClipTone System Receives Overwhelming Praise from Focus Group

This World Asthma Day, we're shining a light on The University of Manchester's respiratory solutions spinout, Clin-e-cal, and their groundbreaking innovation: the ClipTone System.

UoM researchers unveil cutting-edge ruthenium catalyst

Researchers at The University of Manchester have achieved a groundbreaking advancement in catalyst technology.

Phagenesis, a UoM Spinout, closes a $42M Financing Round

Phagenesis, a medical device company specialising in the treatment of swallowing disorders, successfully closes a $42M Series D financing round led by EQT Life Sciences and Sectoral Asset Management.

TenU announces new Chair

TenU, the international collaboration of ten technology transfer offices (TTOs) of the world’s leading universities, today announces the appointment of Tim Haines, Executive Partner and Managing Director at Abingworth LLP, a leading global life sciences venture investment firm, as its new Chair.

SmartIR introduces SmartSat

In a groundbreaking venture at the intersection of aerospace innovation and infrared technology, SmartIR proudly introduces SmartSat: a two-year project set to redefine spacecraft thermal control.

MATcelerate ZERO - A Unique Partnership to Accelerate Climate Solutions

Introducing MATcelerate ZERO: Accelerating Carbon Net-Zero Through Advanced Materials

PharmaKure win: MHRA Grants Clinical Trial Authorisation

UoM IP attracts largest European semiconductor funding round

Prof Graham Lord Joins Innovation Factory Board

Professor Graham Lord, the Vice President and Dean of the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health at The University of Manchester, has joined the Board of the University’s Innovation Factory.

Introducing Pellamex - A Drink For Your Dry Skin

Curapel introduces their latest product, Pellamex – a breakthrough nutritional supplement for dry, sensitive, and eczema-prone skin.

Revolutionary Breakthrough in 2D Material Transfer

This revolutionary advancement in 2D material transfer, brought to you by the 2D Courier team, promises to reshape the landscape of electronic device commercialisation.