We chat with Matt Perkins, chief executive of Oxford University Innovation, about why he moved from industry into academia, how OUI set up programmes to support diverse founding teams, the impact of Oxford Sciences Innovation on the local ecosystem and the increasing importance of social enterprises as well as why, once the pandemic is over, there will not simply be a rush back to the office.
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University venture funds are becoming an increasingly important tool for universities to support their ecosystems — here are the new ones launched in 2024.
Our pick of spinout technologies that are breaking new ground in plastics recycling, data storage, photonics, semiconductor materials and decoding the genome.
Japan has a well-funded and vibrant market for deep tech companies spun out of its universities. Here are some of the quirks that foreign investors seeking to dip a toe into the sector should look out for.
Global University Venturing (GUV) is where tech transfer, academic and investment experts meet to explore the latest ideas and technologies driving innovation forward. We drive the discussions and share best practices that are critical to the success of spinouts, scaleouts and innovation programmes. Our aim is to help improve the processes of bringing innovations from academia to global markets and facilitate their integration into the broader business ecosystem.
