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.

Support for Staff

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.

World Intellectual Property Organization Director General Daren Tang presents the award to Quinas Chief Scientific Officer Professor Manus Hayne at a ceremony in Geneva

Quinas Technology is the UK winner in the WIPO Global Awards

Lancaster University spinout company Quinas Technology has won a 2025 World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Global Award. 
Dr Serdar Tekin in the Lancaster Quantum Technology Centre’s cleanroom holding two ULTRARAM circular mirror like semiconductor wafers; the larger six inch wafer was produced by IQE as part of their scaling up process during the project

£1.1m ULTRARAM™ project paves the way for next generation memory chips

Lancaster University spin out Quinas Technology and global semiconductor company IQE have announced the successful completion of a project to develop a scalable production method for the world’s first quantum-powered universal memory ULTRARAM™.
Jenny Roberts and Philip Donkersley with the BeeBox

Help give homes to bumblebees with the BeeBox

Wildlife lovers can help provide much needed homes for Britain’s iconic bumblebees thanks to the innovative new BeeBox, created and developed by researchers at Lancaster University.
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Lancaster spinout listed as a finalist for 2025 WIPO Global Awards

Lancaster Physics spinout company Quinas Technology has been selected as one of the 30 global finalists in the 2025 WIPO Global Awards, organized by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). 
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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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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