London Metropolitan University: The Duke of York launches cracking student business programme
1 February 2012
London Metropolitan University’s successful business start-up programme was today officially opened by The Duke of York.
Isis Innovation: Oxford company raises £3m to commercialise predictive cancer biomarkers
24 January 2012
Treating only patients who are likely to benefit from anti-cancer drugs and identifying quickly which treatment is best for each person, is the aim behind a new spin-out from the University of Oxford, Oxford Cancer Biomarkers Limited (OCB).
Cambridge partnering with Eli Lilly in Open Innovation Drug Discovery Platform
12 January 2012
The University of Cambridge is partnering with Eli Lilly and Company in an active collaboration programme helping to find and develop potential new medicines, particularly in the areas of greatest need.
Inteum Company - new Director of Business Development
12 January 2012
Inteum Company announces Ms. Hope Hartman as their new Director of Business Development.
MISSION Therapeutics, a new spin-out, secures £6M in Series-A funding led by Sofinnova Partners
16 December 2011
A team led by Professor Stephen Jackson together with Cancer Research Technology (Cancer Research UK’s commercial arm) and the University of Cambridge has announced the launch of MISSION Therapeutics Ltd, with Series A funding from a top venture capital syndicate.
CRT and Cancer Research UK establish Lipid Metabolism Research Team
16 December 2011
Cancer Research Technlolgy (CRT) – Cancer Research UK’s commercial arm – has established a group of scientists with expertise in lipid metabolism – getting energy from fats and making building blocks for cell growth – to develop targets for potential new cancer drugs.
CRT appoints new Chairman to its Board of Directors
16 December 2011
Cancer Research Technology – the commercial arm of Cancer Research UK – today (Thursday) announced the appointment of Peter Chambré as its new chairman.
NIHR and MRC: New funding opportunities - NIHR Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation programme
15 December 2011
The EME programme is inviting applications to its new NIHR commissioned workstream.
University Technology: Have Scottish Universities already invented your next big idea
25 November 2011
University Technology announces the launch of its new-look web portal today, making it easy for companies and investors from business & industry to find new technologies invented in Scotland's universities.
MRCT Technology: To manage intellectual property for AICR
18 November 2011
MRC Technology have announced that it has entered into an agreement with the Association for International Cancer Research (AICR) to assist in the management of intellectual property (IP) arising from AICR-funded projects.
University of Oxford: Energy monitoring and management – a new service from Oxford spin-out, Pilio
7 November 2011
The latest spin-out from the University of Oxford, Pilio Limited, provides a cost-effective online tool enabling small and medium businesses to monitor and manage their energy usage, potentially saving up to 40 per cent of their energy budget.
Oxford Imaging Detectors spin-out improves scientific imaging
3 November 2011
Scientific imaging will be given a boost by a new company spun out from the University of Oxford.
Cambridge Enterprise - new Chief Executive appointed
2 November 2011
The University of Cambridge has announced the appointment of Dr Tony Raven as the new Chief Executive of Cambridge Enterprise, effective 1 December.
BBSRC: Pilots an Extension to the Follow-on Fund to Support Larger Awards
1 November 2011
The Follow-on Fund is open to academics in UK Universities and Research Council Institutes to take forward ideas generated by research funding from BBSRC.
University of Cambridge - affordable solar power for the developing world
27 September 2011
University of Cambridge spin-out company Eight19 announces IndiGo, a pay-as-you-go, personal solar electricity system
Inteum: New team appointment
19 September 2011
Inteum is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Lott to their team.
IP Pragmatics: Enters strategic partnership with Patrafee AB
16 August 2011
Intellectual property asset management company IP Pragmatics expands its IP service offering through a strategic partnership with Patrafee AB.
University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh develops strong crop of new companies
10 August 2011
The University of Edinburgh has recorded another strong year of creating new companies, further strengthening its position as Scotland’s leading research institution.
Isis Innovation: Isis-Saïd Business School Fellowships for 2011 announced
14 July 2011
Isis and the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford have awarded two new Fellowships for MBA graduates from the School, marking the fifth year of this successful and popular programme.
King's College London and University of Bristol: Universities launch ‘Easy Access’
29 June 2011
King’s College London and the University of Bristol launched their new intellectual property (IP) now available under ‘Easy Access IP’ this week, a bold initiative that sees valuable university IP released to companies for free, using quick and simple agreements.
King's College London: King’s spin-out company launches new technology
14 June 2011
King’s College London spin-out, Centron Diagnostics Ltd, is launching its revolutionary new technology this week – a device that measures central blood pressure easily, speedily and non-invasively
University of Cambridge spin-out company wins top awards
7 June 2011
A device developed by PneumaCare Limited wins two top prizes at the Medical Futures Innovation Awards
CDP signs deal with Centella Therapeutics, Inc. to launch development of radiotherapy-enhancing drug
25 May 2011
Cancer Research UK and Cancer Research Technology – the charity's development and commercialisation arm – have partnered with Centella Therapeutics, Inc. of Palo Alto, California, to develop, manufacture and trial a promising new drug, CEN-209 in cancer patients with solid tumours.
Biotechnology YES 2011 competition is now open for applications
20 May 2011
Closing date for applications is 27 May 2011
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PraxisUnico Annual Conference 2012
This year’s PraxisUnico Conference will be taking place in Southampton on 14-15 June...
