What if the next global innovation supercluster wasn’t in Boston or Silicon Valley - but in Euston? 🌍 Our CEO Anne Lane joined leaders from Camden Council, Lendlease, UCL partner hospitals and more for the 'Unlocking Inclusive Growth Through Innovation' breakfast at #Lab25 in Liverpool yesterday.

🚨IO Converse is back! Don't miss your chance to hear from @ucl.ac.uk’s Professor Stefan Howorka about his journey from academic research to real-world impact. Prof. Howorka will discuss his experience working with Oxford Nanopore Technologies, an Oxford spinout, including his pivotal role... 1/

Thrilled to announce two @ucl.ac.uk researchers have been awarded Proof of Concept funding by @ukri.org. Max Besenhard's smart chromatography for sustainable drug analysis and purification has been recognised, as has Youngjun Cho's accessible journey planner for disabled people, AI Mapper+. 1/3

The IO Inspire Autumn Programme begins next month! ⌛ IO Inspire is a free weekly lunchtime programme for UCL academics looking to explore the commercial potential of their research. Find out more and register for the programme here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/io-inspire...

Good news! Google has said it will invest £5bn in the UK in the next two years to help meet growing demand for artificial intelligence services, in a boost for the government, @theguardian.com reports. Coincides with US president Donald Trump's visit @uclb.bsky.social @profgeraintrees.bsky.social

Could these companies be turning their backs at precisely the wrong moment?, asks @profgeraintrees.bsky.social after US firm Merck put the brakes on a £1 billion London research centre & AstraZeneca said it would pause a £200m investment to expand its research and development arm in Cambridge

This Stand Up To Cancer Day, we highlight the latest groundbreaking work in oncology by UCLB’s spinouts, licences and partnerships. You can read our Stand Up To Cancer Day news story here: www.uclb.com/2025/09/12/s...

We're proud to be training the future leaders in dementia research! 🧠 💪 Read the story of Dr Daniel Andrés Jiménez, a @uclqsion.bsky.social MSc Dementia graduate who went on to advise the Chilean Ministry of Health on dementia: buff.ly/Ek6GbE8 #UCLDementia #WorldAlzheimersDay

IO Inspire is a free weekly lunchtime programme for UCL academics looking to explore the commercial potential of their research. The Autumn intake will run from 𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 – 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿. Find out more about the programme and how to register here: www.uclb.com/events/io-in...

UCL spinout Phasecraft, a pioneer in quantum algorithms, has secured $34 million in Series B funding to advance the practical applications of quantum algorithms. Find out more here: www.uclb.com/2025/09/02/q...

A clinical trial conducted by UCL has shown for the first time how a commercially available gene expression test can accurately predict which patients with prostate cancer will benefit from chemotherapy with docetaxel. Find out about UCLB's involvement here: www.uclb.com/2025/08/28/g...

Caitriona O'Rourke , Senior Business Manager, BioPharm, UCLB, shares her journey into science, beginning with a childhood fascination sparked by a microscope her father bought at a car boot sale. Read the full news story here: www.uclb.com/2025/08/13/e...

One year ago today, we kicked off the UCL Festival of Engineering. Over the next 6 days, we welcomed more than 7000 people to over 250 events across 6 London boroughs. Find out more about what we got up to during a pretty extraordinary week ⬇️

Steven Schooling, who has been managing director of @uclb.bsky.social since 2006, is leaving the TTO today. His achievements include work on the UCL Technology Funds and the upcoming London Atrium, rumoured to be seeking as much as £500 million. thenextleap.is/news/steven-...

‘The Bartlett Invents!’ Pitch and Awards event took place this week at IDEALondon where Bartlett staff, PhD students, and researchers showcased the commercialisation potential of their innovative ideas and UCL research. Find out more here: www.uclb.com/2025/08/01/t...

Today is #WorldBrainDay, a global campaign promoting brain health for all ages. At UCL, we're spotlighting some of the groundbreaking research that's shaping the future of brain health and wellbeing. 🧵

Today is World Brain Day 🧠 Take a look back at UCLB’s Neuroscience Symposium article here, where you can read about the neuroscience spinouts that are reshaping the future of brain health and technology: www.uclb.com/2025/06/13/h...

Last month, UCLB wrapped up the IO Inspire Spring Programme at UCL’s BaseKX incubator, where the event brought together the latest cohort of academic entrepreneurs supported by UCLB’s Ideas to Opportunities (IO) programme. Watch the full video here: vimeo.com/1102472893

Don't miss out on the event "The Future is Now – AI in Biotechnology" at Venture Café London this Thursday 17 July. Mark Fisher, Associate Director at UCLB will be on the panel as the event explores cutting-edge models, automation plus much more! Details here: venturecafelondon.org/event/thursd...

Last week was Research Appreciation Day, a day to celebrate the hard work of health researchers and scientists around the world. Take a look at some of the incredible academic research stemming from UCL and UCLB here: vimeo.com/509778597?p=1l

Congratulations to EnAcuity, a joint spin-out from UCL and Imperial College London, which has been awarded an Innovate UK Smart Grant, with the funding supporting the development of the first-ever software-only surgical hyperspectral imaging solution in the UK. More: www.uclb.com/2025/07/02/e...

The NHS’s newly launched 10-Year Health Plan, Fit for the Future, sets out a bold transformation of England’s healthcare system, with many innovative UCLB spinouts already helping to make this vision a reality. Read more here: www.uclb.com/2025/07/04/t...

Thank you to those who joined us yesterday for another great IO Converse session, hosted by UCLB Senior Business Manager Dr. Caitriona O'Rourke. We were so pleased to be joined by Dr. Tomas Baldwin, CEO & Co-Founder of UCL spinout Guilford Street Laboratories (GSL).

Don't forget to take a look at our newsletter 𝙐𝘾𝙇𝘽 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 - a monthly roundup featuring the inspiring stories of success to emerge from commercialising UCL’s world class research. Read June’s UCLB Impact Insights here: www.linkedin.com/newsletters/...

Throughout June UCL staff and doctoral students attended Transform: Creating impact through knowledge exchange, a series of events and workshops designed to help them transform their research and knowledge into real world impact. Read more: bit.ly/3ZVNUNf #UCLTransform

Thanks to all who attended yesterday’s webinar 'Commercialising your research: a guide for clinicians bringing innovation to the market' with Mark Fisher. Mark got in front of the camera to provide some “top tips” for clinicians looking to commercialise their research. Watch: vimeo.com/1096665118

We spoke to UCLB’s Business Manager Physical Sciences & Engineering Beata Grzyb for Women in Engineering Day, who discussed her international background working on neural networks and robotics. Find out more about Beata’s journey here: www.uclb.com/2025/06/23/w...

Less than two weeks to go until the next IO converse! We'll be joined by Prof Kevin Mills and Dr. Tomas Baldwin from Guilford Street Laboratories (GSL) to hear about GSL’s mission to elevate care for patients with rare, cardiac and neurodegenerative diseases. More: www.uclb.com/events/io-co...

We caught up with UCLB Associate Director of Biopharm, Mark Fisher ahead of his upcoming webinar, ‘Commercialising your research: a guide for clinicians bringing innovation to the market’. Find out more and register here: www.uclb.com/events/webin...

As part of the UCL Transform Programme you can meet Ana Lemmo Charnalia, Senior Business Manager on 17 June, as she talks about the support and opportunities available at UCL to help you maximise the impact of your research. Register here: www.uclb.com/events/trans...

UCLB CEO Anne Lane has written a compelling opinion article in Times Higher Education, underscoring the critical role of collective support in driving the UK’s university spinout ecosystem to fuel economic growth. Read more here: www.uclb.com/2025/06/13/u...

As UCL’s renowned Neuroscience Symposium kicks off next week, UCLB uncovers its spinouts’ work in this area, from tackling motor neurone disease to redefining artificial intelligence. Read more: www.uclb.com/2025/06/13/h...

This Carers Week, UCLB talks to Ana Lemmo Charnalia, Senior Business Manager, Social Ventures, about the work of START, an intervention to help carers of people with dementia. Read the full interview here: www.uclb.com/2025/06/12/q...

UCL and UCLB have signed landmark agreements with two NHS Trusts, that will see the commercialisation of any joint research and innovation simplified and ensure any financial proceeds are shared equally. More here: www.uclb.com/2025/06/12/u...

We interviewed Dr Jane Kinghorn (Director, ‪@ucltro.bsky.social‬) and Dr Anne Lane (CEO, @uclb.bsky.social‬) on what sets UCL apart in delivering a world-leading ATMP pipeline. Watch the video: bit.ly/45JXxCk Read more: bit.ly/45CEfyz

This Diabetes Awareness Week find out more about HeLP-Diabetes, the online self-management programme providing information about type 2 diabetes, its treatments, and help with adopting and maintaining healthy behaviours such as diet and exercise. More here: www.uclb.com/2025/04/30/u...

Interested in commercialising your research? 🤔 Join us at this insightful webinar hosted by Dr Mark Fisher, Associate Director BioPharm at UCLB. 🔗 Find out more and register here: www.uclb.com/events/webin...

UCL has been prominently featured in the UK’s first official Spinout Register, ranking third, underscoring UCLB’s efforts. Read more here: www.uclb.com/2025/06/06/u...

Our next IO Converse session is on Wednesday 2 July! We'll be joined by Professor Kevin Mills and Dr. Tomas Baldwin from Guilford Street Laboratories (GSL) to hear about GSL’s mission to elevate care for patients with rare, cardiac and neurodegenerative diseases. More: www.uclb.com/events/io-co...

🌍 On #WorldEnvironmentDay, we’re spotlighting action over awareness. Our recent #LoveYourPlanet event brought together #UCL experts, students & changemakers to explore evidence-based ways to drive a sustainable UK future Watch & explore: www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challe... #ClimateAction #Sustainability

As the world prepares to celebrate #WorldEnvironmentDay, we're asking: How can we protect both people and the planet during future pandemics? Research finds reusable masks cut plastic waste by over 85% - with a lower cost and carbon footprint. 🌍 Read #OpenAccess: bit.ly/45uLhFy

The UCL Neuroscience Symposium is a great opportunity to find out more about some of the latest neuroscience research at UCL. 📅 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱. Visit the UCLB stand to find our work with UCL's academic entrepreneurs, taking research from idea to impact. www.ucl.ac.uk/research/dom...

Happy Pride Month 2025 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ As we fly the progress pride flag on our portico across the month of June, UCL is proud to stand with and celebrate our LGBTQ+ communities.

Do you want to learn how to develop successful innovation projects to deliver real world impact? Join our workshop to help you design impactful innovation projects and craft strong funding applications. Online (10 June): bit.ly/45hVYLD In person (25 June): bit.ly/4k0BjA9 #UCLTransform

On World Blood Cancer Day, UCLB are proud to highlight the groundbreaking work of Autolus Therapeutics, a UCLB spinout at the forefront of CAR-T cell therapy, offering new hope to cancer patients. More here: www.uclb.com/2025/04/25/w...

Last month UCLB hosted a meeting of key leaders in the UK’s innovation ecosystem to discuss how the UK can go ‘further and faster’ in commercialising university research to drive growth. Geraint Rees shared his thoughts on what makes the UK innovation ecosystem tick. vimeo.com/1087110970?s...

It was great to hear from Maria Leiloglou, CEO and Co-founder of EnAcuity at last week's IO Converse event. Get to know more about EnAcuity here: www.uclb.com/2025/05/16/e... vimeo.com/1086744913?s...

Meanwhile, make sure to look back at our Entrepreneur Spotlight with Professor Ijeoma Uchegbu, CSO of Nanomerics, where she shared insights into her commercialisation journey and experiences as an entrepreneur, setting up a university spinout. You can watch the interview here: vimeo.com/1001076709

Mixing great songs, and great science, Professor DameIjeoma Uchegbu — pioneering scientist and founder of UCL spinout Nanomerics — joined Lauren Laverne in an inspiring BBC Radio 4 Desert Island Discs episode! 📻 Have a listen here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...