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Midlands Mindforge announces investment phase, with first spinout investments deployed
A major milestone for Midlands Mindforge, co-founded by eight Midlands universities to scale high potential, research led businesses emerging from the Midlands. Midlands Mindforge, the investment company dedicated to supporting university spinouts and other science...
Work begins on second M-SPARC building to drive innovation growth in North Wales
Work has officially begun on the second building at Bangor University’s Science Park, M-SParc, marking a major milestone for North Wales’ growing innovation economy. Project partners gathered today to formally mark the start of construction on the new Egni...
Backing Regional Innovation for Growth
Innovation is most effective when it builds on local strengths. The Government has announced plans to give regional leaders greater control over innovation funding, with investment designed to support high growth sectors, create jobs and strengthen local economies....
Scitech-EKIUM Publishes Practical Guide to Laboratory Design
Scitech-EKIUM, the pharmaceutical and life sciences engineering consultancy, has published Designing Laboratories Right First Time, a white paper drawing on lessons from live projects to help clients, operators and design teams deliver laboratory facilities that...
Keele Innovation District moves one step closer with backing of Staffordshire local authorities
A major new expansion of Keele University’s Science & Innovation Park which will support 13,000 jobs and contribute £1 billion to the local economy has taken a huge step forward, with senior officials from the region’s local authorities coming together to support...
Life Sciences Ecosystem at Victoria House Continues to Gain Momentum
Some of the UK’s most ambitious early-stage life science companies are choosing Victoria House as their London base, adding fresh momentum to one of the capital’s most exciting life science communities. Developed by Oxford Properties and Pioneer Group, the...
Collaboration helps Southampton Science Park switch on renewable back-up power
The University of Southampton Science Park is collaborating with Absolar and Technologywithin on an ingenious initiative to enhance the resilience and sustainability of mission-critical infrastructure. The project will see a conventional...
Launch of fitted labs and 100-seat Auditorium at £1.2 billion Oxford North innovation district
Start-up and growth occupiers increasingly seeking fitted lab space Oxford North, the city’s state-of-the-art flagship new global innovation district, has launched its new fully fitted lab and office accommodation, alongside a state of the art 100-seat...
Cambridge Science Park submits masterplan to triple economic output to over £3 billion annually
Cambridge Science Park has submitted its masterplan for planning consent, outlining a generational opportunity for British economic growth. Trinity’s plans will unlock £1bn of planned investment by the college and its leasehold partners, with a further £2bn expected...
The Oxford Trust announces Matt Francis as its next chief executive officer
The Oxford Trust has appointed Matt Francis as its next chief executive officer. Matt will succeed Steve Burgess and join the Trust on 1st September with a short transition to formally take-up the role on 25th September 2026. Matt will lead The Oxford Trust into its...
The EpiCentre Expands Laboratory Capabilities with New Advanced Equipment
The EpiCentre announces a major enhancement to its laboratory offering with the introduction of two advanced pieces of scientific equipment: a fluorescent microscope and a quantitative PCR (qPCR) machine. The investment has been...
Catalyst proves entrepreneurs can be made, not just born
86% of participants with no entrepreneurial background want to start a business after Hello Possible, independent DCU research finds An entrepreneurship programme delivered by Catalyst has achieved an 86% entrepreneurial intention rate among participants from...
York Biotech Campus to launch new Insect Quarantine Unit
York Biotech Campus (YBC) it set to launch a brand-new, state-of-the-art Insect Quarantine Unit following a significant investment. The specialist facility has been relocated and completely rebuilt within a vacant unit on the YBC site, enhancing the capabilities of...
Midlands universities unveil ‘A New Era of Commercialisation’ as the region positions itself as the UK’s next major innovation powerhouse
Midlands Innovation has launched 'A New Era of Commercialisation', a landmark report showcasing the scale and accelerating momentum of the Midlands’ university driven innovation ecosystem. The findings demonstrate that the Midlands is on a journey to becoming one of...
Cambridge Science Park appoints Senior Director to drive bold vision for its future
Cambridge Science Park has appointed Keith Purdie as Senior Director of Development and Operations, where he will lead the Park management team, oversee day-to-day operations and strategic direction, and support the progression of its estate masterplan. Keith joins...