Case Studies
Government backs Britishvolt plans for gigafactory to build electric vehicle batteries
Britishvolt, the UK battery company, has received an in principle offer of government funding though the Automotive Transformation Fund (ATF) for its planned gigafactory in Blyth, Northumberland. Once complete, the factory will produce enough batteries for over...
UK energy tech startups find it 200% harder to succeed than tech startups, new report by Harwell and Tech Nation finds
Experts at Harwell Campus are calling for an increase in ‘later stage’ investment and smarter support for scaling energy tech organisations to prevent ‘pilot-itis’ and to tackle the global climate challenge. The call has come after a new report from Harwell...
Leeds’ Nexus expands shared laboratory space offer with international life sciences partner
Nexus, the University of Leeds’ innovation hub, has joined forces with international life sciences specialist Eppendorf to meet global demand for shared laboratory space. Nexus Innovation Lab will help bridge the gap between increased demand from life sciences...
GHO Capital invests in RoslinCT, a leading cell therapy CDMO
RoslinCT, a leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) focused on advanced cell therapies, announces investment from Global Healthcare Opportunities, or GHO Capital Partners LLP, the European specialist investor in global healthcare....
What key factors will shape our cities’ real estate markets in 2022? Avison Young launches latest report exploring outlook for UK cities
Following last year's launch of Avison Young’s Ten Trends for a Zero Carbon World and the 2022 Forecast National Outlook, the strategic real estate advisor has today launched its 2022 Forecast UK Cities report. The report provides perspective on...
The Oxford Science Park appoints Jitesh Patel as Development Manager
New role enables accelerated delivery of buildings for existing & new occupiers The Oxford Science Park (TOSP) has appointed experienced property developer Jitesh Patel to the new role of Development Manager. He will play an important role in delivering the Park’s...
Quantum Science looks to further expansion after securing place on Innovate UK Edge’s Scaleup Programme
Quantum Science Ltd (QS), a leading British nanomaterials innovator and developer based at Sci-Tech Daresbury’s Techspace One, has been accepted on Innovate UK Edge’s Scaleup Programme, following a rigorous highly competitive three-stage screening process. First...
Becoming a ‘Science and Technology Superpower’ requires HMG to keep its foot on the R&D accelerator
The autumn saw the Chancellor unveil the Budget and Spending Review 2021, critical for resourcing and implementing the government’s Innovation Strategy which was launched in July and signalled the government’s intention to place science, technology and innovation...
Making innovation in business accessible
In order for innovation to be successful, it needs to be a collaborative, open process where the tools are available to everyone. Joanna Birch – Director of Innovation, Enterprise and Employability at Birmingham City University – explains how the University is taking...
Bidwells names new science and technology boss
Bidwells has named Max Bryan as its new head of science and technology. He replaces David Williams, who left the consultancy last year to become commercial director at Harwell Campus in Oxfordshire. Bryan has been with Bidwells since 2018. He leads its office and...
Booming digital sector fuels growth at Platform
18 new businesses moved to Platform during the last three months of 20217 existing companies at Platform expanded as a result of growth £1.6bn growth predictions for Yorkshire’s digital tech sector expected to fuel further demand in 2022 Bruntwood SciTech welcomed 18...
Electric vehicle battery Gigafactory in West Midlands gets green light
The West Midlands Gigafactory joint venture has taken the next step in its journey to deliver a Gigafactory in the West Midlands with planning committees supporting the outline planning application for its site in Coventry and Warwickshire. Warwick District Council...
Biotech start-up expands at Heyford Park Innovation Centre
A biotech start-up founded in the middle of the pandemic is expanding at Heyford Park Innovation Centre. Oxford StemTech first moved to the site in September 2020 after being established by Oxford University researchers. Graduates from Heyford Park Innovation Centre...
Latest building at Exeter Science Park to support 100 new jobs in science and technology
Exeter Science Park’s new £5 million centre for maturing STEMM (science, technology, engineering, maths and medical) businesses opened its doors in January 2022, providing bespoke laboratory and office space for 100 jobs. The first tenants to move into the 14,000...
Bruntwood SciTech boosts profit, revenues and value after a year of expansion
Bruntwood SciTech – a 50:50 joint venture between Bruntwood and Legal & General - has reported a significant growth in pre-tax profit in its latest financial year.After suffering a £7.6m pandemic-induced loss in 2020, the property platform dedicated to the growth...