Guest Articles
Finding Clarity, Support and Momentum as an Innovation Entrepreneur
Gary Jennings, The Innovation Director at The EpiCentre Entrepreneurs in the innovation space—whether they are launching a deep-tech startup, commercialising cutting-edge research, or spinning out from a university—face additional challenges that often go...
Why Regional Hubs are Critical to Biotech Success
The Next Biotech Breakthrough Won’t Happen in Isolation. By Gary Jennings, Innovation Director, The EpiCentre, Haverhill The biotech sector is pivotal in innovation and scientific advancement and is going from strength-to-strength. But often for start-ups in this...
What Are The Current Investment Trends In The Life Sciences Sector?
Research conducted by Pioneer Group sheds light on the current investment trends shaping the life sciences landscape, offering insights into where capital is being allocated and what it means for the sector. The fall in venture capital investment levels over recent...
Tackling the Growth Challenge: We need to focus on Chasm II – Uday Phadke
The UK’s focus on early-stage prototype development and later stage ‘scale-up’ overlooks the complexities of commercialisation so in this blog we discuss the need for a more comprehensive approach to tackling 'Chasm II' which would require a shift in policy and...
Investing in Life Science – Learnings From the First Round of Investments From Discovery Park Ventures
Investing in life science companies is both challenging and rewarding. The sector is constantly evolving and comes with a lot of unknowns and risks, especially at the commercialisation stage. However, with the potential to help create a positive impact to society and...
Expression Edits At The EpiCentre
We spoke to Chief Operating Officer Dr Rebecca Godfrey about how ExpresionEdits was started, what it is currently working on and how its experience at The EpiCentre has helped it grow the business and move on to the next phase of its expansion. How Was the Company...
How to Build a High-Performance Life Science Team
When it comes to recruitment, the life sciences industry is undoubtedly highly competitive. With demand for skilled professionals often outpacing the supply, attracting (and retaining) qualified candidates with the right expertise can be a significant challenge for...
How to Activate a Circular Economy in the Built Environment
When planning a new build, retrofit or refurb project, taking a circular approach is increasingly important to achieving Net Zero targets, sitting alongside energy efficiency and renewable energy sources. But how achievable is this? Mace’s insights report, ‘Closing...
York Biotech Campus Celebrates Women in STEM this International Women’s Day
York Biotech Campus (YBC), is celebrating women in STEM this International Women’s Day (IWD) (8th March). With the theme of ‘Inspire Inclusion’ for this year’s IWD, YBC is promoting some of the incredible, and successful women, that work onsite at the science park to...
Sharing in Vibrant Life Science Ecosystems
Back In the summer, I had the pleasure and honour to complete my one-year tenure as Entrepreneur-in-Residence for Bruntwood SciTech; supporting early-stage life science companies in Manchester and at Alderley Park in Cheshire. Alderley Park, the former Astra Zeneca...
Latest Guide from Pioneer Group: Effective Life Sciences Communications
Effective Life Sciences Communications: Engaging Your Audience For life sciences businesses, the ability to communicate your work effectively can be as crucial as the ground-breaking research itself. Whether you are conveying your findings to fellow scientists,...
University of Warwick Science Park Looks Back and Looks Forward as it Marks its 40th Anniversary
Picture L-R, David Grindrod, Mark Tock and David Rowe As the University of Warwick Science Park celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, it has a successful history to look back on. It has come a long way since its relatively humble beginnings, with a myriad of...
Commercial Property Network Infrastructure: Key Tenant Trends
Author: Filippo Schiannini, Account Manager, Communicate Technology When it comes to finding a new supplier for network infrastructure in a commercial property, science park, or innovation centre, there are many stakeholders and factors to consider, not...
Creating the Knowledge Cauldron – Part 5: Science on Show
Author: John Roycroft, Chair, Civil and Structural Engineering, BDP In the quest for greater innovation and to atract and retain top talent, the design strategies for science, technology and research buildings have undergone a significant transformation. Organisations...
Creating the Knowledge Cauldron – A Local Network for Global Innovation
SciTech buildings are integral components of vibrant, forward-thinking cities. They not only shape the urban landscape but also contribute to a city's identity and resilience. They drive research, innovation, education, and economic growth while promoting...