Leeds spin-out Ionix Advanced Technologies secures investment from IP Group for unspecified sum.

Irish digital power controller maker raises $5.5m C1 funding round from existing investors including Intel Capital and Semtech Corporation.

Antibody search engine Citeab spins out from the University of Bath.

Oxford lures tax efficient spin-out investment with creation of new fund.

Intel has invested in two companies with 3D printing potential - Lithuanian 3D computer model marketplace CGTrader, prize winner of best startup pitch at ICT 2013, and US-based makexyz, which provides localized 3D printing services for consumers.

A consortium of Dutch organisations, including two university spin-outs, announce plans to develop climate chamber for solar testing.

Cambridge University and its business incubator Ideaspace spearhead pan-European platform which aims to launch globally-competitive startups.

Oxford spin-out Fuel 3D secures $2.6m ahead of planned summer financing round and a potential 2015 IPO.