Research Commercialisation at Lancaster University

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Bridging Research and Impact through Commercialisation

Lancaster University's Research Commercialisation Team are dedicated to transforming research outputs and innovative ideas into real-world applications that drive economic growth and societal impact. As a bridge between academia and industry, we are committed to unlocking the full potential of the university's cutting-edge research by fostering collaborations, securing partnerships, and strategically managing Intellectual Property. In alignment with Lancaster University Strategic Plan, the new Intellectual Property policy has been developed to encourage and facilitate the dissemination of research and the exploitation of knowledge. The Intellectual Property Policy came into effect on 1st August 2019.

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Information on research commercialisation for Lancaster University staff.

Intellectual Property and Commercialisation for Lancaster University Staff

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NW CyberCom Project

North West Cyber Security Connect for Commercialisation (NW CyberCom) is a collaborative £1.2 million project funded by Research England's Connecting Capability Fund (CCF)

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Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship with Professor Peter Garraghan

Professor Peter Garraghan talks about how expertise in AI and machine learning has led to the development of a Lancaster University start-up company called Mindgard.

Quantum Base’s ordinary shares are now trading on the LSE AIM market

First Lancaster University spin out to float on the London Stock Exchange

Quantum Base has become the first ever Lancaster University spin out to float on the London Stock Exchange following its successful fundraising and admission to trading. 
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Triple first for CyberASAP award winner

A Lancaster PhD student has won an award aimed at identifying the most promising commercial opportunities for innovative cybersecurity projects at UK universities.
The authentication process to identify printed tags uses existing smartphone technology

First ever Lancaster University spin out to float on the London Stock Exchange

Lancaster University spin out Quantum Base has announced plans to float on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange. 
Claire Mason (right) showing one of the HOPE Boxes. She is seen with Catherine Randall, the NHS England National Associate Director of Safeguarding, at the Lancashire Launch of the Giving HOPE project. Box holds a cuddly toy, blanket, books. Box packers are working in the background.

Project wins award to expand support for separated mothers and babies

A Lancaster University project working to reduce the trauma experienced by mothers and babies separated at birth due to safeguarding concerns has won a prestigious award that will help shape its future.
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Lancaster University Spinout Secures Funding to Advance Healthcare Diagnostics

Lancaster University spin out CCI Photonics has secured significant funding to develop its diagnostic technology, which aims to improve healthcare outcomes. 
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New Lancaster University green technology spin-out aims to boost biogas-bioenergy sector

A new Lancaster University spin-out business, ADTechOptima, is set to tackle long standing problems holding back the biogas-bioenergy sector.

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Lancaster spinout Mindgard raises $8M to revolutionise AI security

Lancaster University spinout Mindgard has achieved a significant milestone, securing an $8 million funding round to drive its mission of revolutionising AI security.
Pupil using the portable MicroCode

Making micro:bit programming portable

A new coding tool will help make it easier for children to portably programme a popular educational micro-computer on the fly.
The Quinas team at the National Quantum Technologies Showcase

Lancaster spinout Quinas at National Quantum Technologies Showcase

Lancaster Physics spinout company Quinas exhibited a stand at the National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2024 held in London.
Data Immersion Suite at Lancaster University

University-led £4.9 million initiative to turbocharge North West England’s cyber ambitions

A major new project will fuel the potential of the North West cyber sector to keep the UK at the forefront of cutting-edge cyber security. 

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Meet the Team

Meet Lancaster University's IP and Commercialisation team.

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Jess Wenmouth

Head of Research Commercialisation

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Peter Rawling

Research Commercialisation Manager

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David Jordan

Research Commercialisation Manager

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Rachel Ashford

Research Commercialisation Officer

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Laura Parker

Research Commercialisation Assistant

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Zoe Crombie

Research Commercialisation Assistant

Lancaster's Response to the Implementation Plan of the Government to the Independent Review of University Spinouts can be found on our Implementation Plan webpage.

Contact Us

For general inquiries about our research commercialisation efforts, partnerships, intellectual property enquiries and opportunities, please contact us.

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