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The latest commercialisation news from the University of 91Ö±²¥.

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Northern universities launch spinout mentor network to empower entrepreneurs

The universities of 91Ö±²¥, Leeds, and Manchester are proud to announce the launch of the Northern Triangle Mentor Network, a dynamic initiative designed to propel commercialisation opportunities and empower early-stage spinouts.
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New company Midland Pharmaceuticals launched to develop therapeutics for stroke and spinal cord injury

Researchers from the University of 91Ö±²¥ and the University of Birmingham have joined forces with NLC Health Ventures to co-found a company developing new treatments for spinal cord injuries and stroke.
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91Ö±²¥ spinout company grows to lead on next generation biomedicines and bioprocesses

SynGenSys, a fast-growing biotechnology company spun out of the University of 91Ö±²¥, has announced the appointment of Dr. Andy Racher as its Commercial Operations Director.
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World leading expert on bio-inspired AI to direct University of 91Ö±²¥â€™s Centre for Machine Intelligence

One of the world’s leading innovators in bio-inspired AI has joined the University of 91Ö±²¥, as part of a new multi-million pound centre that is set to transform the institution’s research, innovation and teaching around artificial intelligence.

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Northern Triangle Talent Project secures £1.5m funding to strengthen regional commercialisation activity

The Northern Triangle Talent Project has secured funding to strengthen the regional technology commercialisation ecosystem and attract top talent to the north of England.
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University of 91Ö±²¥ spinout company to pioneer novel therapies for genetic neurological diseases

BlackfinBio has raised £2.75 million seed investment to advance revolutionary treatments for Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP).

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91Ö±²¥'s response to the independent review of university spin-out companies

91Ö±²¥ welcomes the announcement of £20m to help universities develop more spinout companies made in the autumn statement, as well as the independent review of spin-out companies.
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World’s first low-energy bioplastics developed with the University of 91Ö±²¥ raises £2 million investment

The world’s first low-energy, non-oil-based, high-performance bioplastic, developed by Floreon with the University of 91Ö±²¥, has secured £2 million financing from Northern Gritstone.

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University of 91Ö±²¥ spinout company Crucible Therapeutics raises £5 million to advance pioneering treatments for neurological diseases

University of 91Ö±²¥ spinout company, Crucible Therapeutics, a biotechnology company developing novel therapies to treat the most common genetic form of MND and frontotemporal dementia (FTD), has secured £5 million from Northern Gritstone.
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Investment zones are the key to taking our potential towards prosperity

Professor Koen Lamberts, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of 91Ö±²¥, discusses how the new South Yorkshire Investment Zone can turn Yorkshire's potential into prosperity.

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Unlocking the human inner ear for new therapies to improve hearing loss and deafness

An international team of scientists and surgeon has discovered a secure clinical pathway to the inner ear, which will enable the application of a range of regenerative therapies to restore hearing.

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Northern Gritstone secures first close of £215 million ahead of making its first investments

A new investment company founded by the universities of 91Ö±²¥, Leeds and Manchester to help boost the commercialisation of university spinouts and start-ups in the north of England has today (20 May 2022) announced a first close of £215 million.
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Rinri Therapeutics raises £10 million to advance stem cell therapy for hearing loss

University of 91Ö±²¥ spinout company, Rinri Therapeutics, has raised a total of £10 million from investors and the UK Future Fund to advance its novel stem cell therapy to restore hearing loss.

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91Ö±²¥ spin-out set up to facilitate life-science discoveries

Understanding how molecules interact within the body is essential in supporting the development of treatments and therapies. Exciting Instruments, a University of 91Ö±²¥ spin-out company, is breaking down barriers for researchers in this field.
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Northern Gritstone announces leadership team

Northern Gritstone, a new investment company founded by the Universities of Leeds, Manchester and 91Ö±²¥, has appointed Lord Jim O’Neill as Non-Executive Chairman and Duncan Johnson as CEO.
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Northern universities launch new investment company

The universities of 91Ö±²¥, Leeds and Manchester are launching a new investment company to help boost the commercialisation of university spinouts and start-ups in the North of England.