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HS2 launches Innovation Accelerator initiative to drive new ideas for the project
HS2 Ltd has put itself firmly at the vanguard of Britain’s technological creativity as it launches a new start-up ‘Innovation Accelerator’ at Innovation Birmingham. The Accelerator is a call out for entrepreneurial ideas that can help drive project efficiencies and...
Global Collaboration Establishes Wales’ National Covid-19 Testing Laboratory
An advanced laboratory dedicated to leading Wales’ national Covid-19 testing has been established in Cardiff, thanks to collaboration between Public Health Wales and one of the world’s leading diagnostics companies. Creating a national Covid-19 testing lab at...
How streamlining can help overcome the impact of Coronavirus
As budgets and timeframes are squeezed, education and research organisations can benefit from streamlining systems, says Josh Fry, director of cloud, Jisc Since lockdown began in March, organisations in the UK have had to move faster than ever before to provide a...
Liz Truss launches future trade strategy for UK tech industry
New measures to boost digital trade and help turn the UK into a global tech powerhouse were announced on Wednesday 10 June by the International Trade Secretary, answering industry calls for support for UK tech firms. Liz Truss unveiled a package of strategic...
New Executive Director announced for UK’s Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) has announced today that business development expert, Paul Vernon, will take the helm as the new Executive Director of Business and Innovation. He will play a critical role in helping STFC shape and deliver a...
Business Secretary launches working groups to help unleash Britain’s growth potential
Beginning this week, Mr Sharma will chair the first meetings of new ‘recovery roundtables’ bringing together businesses, business representative groups and leading academics. They will consider measures to support economic recovery and ensure we have the right skills...
Unwinding the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
The Chancellor has now outlined the tapering of Government support for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme in the three months prior to its closure at the end of October. Overview The Government has outlined its broad plans for winding down the Job Retention Scheme,...
Oxford Innovation launches marketing for the Epicentre at Haverhill Research Park
Oxford Innovation the company appointed to manage The EpiCentre innovation centre at Haverhill Research Park has launched the marketing and website for the facility that is due to open in November. Jo Stevens, managing director of Oxford Innovation, said “The...
Life Science leaders join Northern Health Science Alliance board
The NHSA has welcomed three new directors to take forward the organisation The Northern Health Science Alliance (NHSA) today welcomes three new directors to take forward the organisation into the next stage of its development as a world-leading cluster organisation...
Sugars could be the key to an earlier, more accurate test for prostate cancer
A new type of test that uses complex sugars to detect prostate cancer earlier and with greater accuracy is being developed by researchers at the University of Birmingham. The test works by identifying sugars, known as glycans, in blood. These sugars are attached to...
Deb Hetherington joins Bruntwood SciTech’s team in Leeds as new head of innovation
Bruntwood SciTech (the 50:50 joint venture between Bruntwood and Legal & General) has today announced that Deb Hetherington has joined the team in Leeds as Head of Innovation to help drive the growth and expansion of the city’s burgeoning digital and tech sector,...
£40m boost for cutting-edge start-ups
Innovative businesses and start-ups are set to benefit from a £40 million government investment to drive forward new technological advances. Business Secretary Alok Sharma today (20 May 2020) announced the government is doubling investment in the Fast Start...
Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19) BEIS Webinars
The UK Government, in consultation with industry, has produced guidance to help ensure workplaces in England are as safe as possible during the coronavirus pandemic. Join a free webinar, hosted by the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, to find out...
Government’s £250m Future Fund opens for business
Government's £250m Future Fund opens for business Hot on the heels of the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak’s, announcement on 20th April, more details of the Government’s Future Fund have been announced. The new fund opens today (20 May) for applications. Demand is likely to...
Major boost to Vaccines Manufacturing and Innovation Centre will rapidly expand UK capacity to manufacture a Covid-19 Vaccine.
The Vaccines Manufacturing and Innovation Centre (VMIC), a not-for-profit organisation providing the UK’s first strategic vaccine development and advanced manufacturing capability, has been awarded up to £131million by the Government which sees investment in...