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Our role is to nurture technology from UCL, its collaborators and associated hospitals to market, transforming ideas into enterprise with global impact, whilst bringing revenue back to the university to fund more pioneering work.
Europe wants to lead the way for ease and fairness of IP commercialisation.
Under the EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy, the European Commission is creating a blueprint for licensing, revenue-sharing, & equity participation for academic institutions & inventors.
Our CEO, Anne Lane, contributed
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Under the EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy, the European Commission is creating a blueprint for licensing, revenue-sharing, & equity participation for academic institutions & inventors.
Our CEO, Anne Lane, contributed
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November 10, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Europe wants to lead the way for ease and fairness of IP commercialisation.
Under the EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy, the European Commission is creating a blueprint for licensing, revenue-sharing, & equity participation for academic institutions & inventors.
Our CEO, Anne Lane, contributed
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Under the EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy, the European Commission is creating a blueprint for licensing, revenue-sharing, & equity participation for academic institutions & inventors.
Our CEO, Anne Lane, contributed
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The AI revolution in life sciences is already here – and it’s changing the sector.
Our CEO, Anne Lane has written about university spinouts, AI and investment in the UK for One Nucleus, sharing her excitement for the potential of the sector here in Britain...
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Our CEO, Anne Lane has written about university spinouts, AI and investment in the UK for One Nucleus, sharing her excitement for the potential of the sector here in Britain...
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November 7, 2025 at 10:33 AM
The AI revolution in life sciences is already here – and it’s changing the sector.
Our CEO, Anne Lane has written about university spinouts, AI and investment in the UK for One Nucleus, sharing her excitement for the potential of the sector here in Britain...
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Our CEO, Anne Lane has written about university spinouts, AI and investment in the UK for One Nucleus, sharing her excitement for the potential of the sector here in Britain...
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Thank you to Professor Stefan Howorka for his insightful contributions at our recent IO Converse session!
Professor Howorka, a pioneer of nanopore technology, shared that his attitude towards research has shifted following his journey to commercialisation in a discussion with Barny Cox.
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Professor Howorka, a pioneer of nanopore technology, shared that his attitude towards research has shifted following his journey to commercialisation in a discussion with Barny Cox.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Thank you to Professor Stefan Howorka for his insightful contributions at our recent IO Converse session!
Professor Howorka, a pioneer of nanopore technology, shared that his attitude towards research has shifted following his journey to commercialisation in a discussion with Barny Cox.
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Professor Howorka, a pioneer of nanopore technology, shared that his attitude towards research has shifted following his journey to commercialisation in a discussion with Barny Cox.
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A groundbreaking multiple sclerosis trial, that could offer hope to millions, has begun using Autolus Therapeutics CAR T-cell therapy platform.
Patients with progressive multiple sclerosis (PMS) are receiving 'obe-cel' treatment in this phase 1 trial at UCL Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
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Patients with progressive multiple sclerosis (PMS) are receiving 'obe-cel' treatment in this phase 1 trial at UCL Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
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October 28, 2025 at 3:17 PM
A groundbreaking multiple sclerosis trial, that could offer hope to millions, has begun using Autolus Therapeutics CAR T-cell therapy platform.
Patients with progressive multiple sclerosis (PMS) are receiving 'obe-cel' treatment in this phase 1 trial at UCL Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
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Patients with progressive multiple sclerosis (PMS) are receiving 'obe-cel' treatment in this phase 1 trial at UCL Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
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UCL and its spinouts are leaders for equity investment, according to the Beauhurst report! 🏆
The analytics company ranked UCL fourth for the number of equity deals secured by spinouts in 2024, and second for equity deal volume.
The analytics company ranked UCL fourth for the number of equity deals secured by spinouts in 2024, and second for equity deal volume.
October 21, 2025 at 1:51 PM
UCL and its spinouts are leaders for equity investment, according to the Beauhurst report! 🏆
The analytics company ranked UCL fourth for the number of equity deals secured by spinouts in 2024, and second for equity deal volume.
The analytics company ranked UCL fourth for the number of equity deals secured by spinouts in 2024, and second for equity deal volume.
How can universities support founders of social ventures? 🤝
This was the topic of discussion at the Bates Wells and London Social Venture (LSV) event on 9th October...
Analia Lemmo, UCLB Senior Business Manager, joined the panel to share how ideas can be turned into impact.
This was the topic of discussion at the Bates Wells and London Social Venture (LSV) event on 9th October...
Analia Lemmo, UCLB Senior Business Manager, joined the panel to share how ideas can be turned into impact.
October 17, 2025 at 8:54 AM
How can universities support founders of social ventures? 🤝
This was the topic of discussion at the Bates Wells and London Social Venture (LSV) event on 9th October...
Analia Lemmo, UCLB Senior Business Manager, joined the panel to share how ideas can be turned into impact.
This was the topic of discussion at the Bates Wells and London Social Venture (LSV) event on 9th October...
Analia Lemmo, UCLB Senior Business Manager, joined the panel to share how ideas can be turned into impact.
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.
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.
September 30, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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.
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/
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/
September 29, 2025 at 12:57 PM
🚨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/
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+.
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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+.
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September 23, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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+.
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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+.
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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...
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...
September 19, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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...
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...
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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
Google announces £5bn AI investment in UK before Trump visit
Rachel Reeves says move is a ‘vote of confidence’ in British economy as she prepares to open firm’s first UK datacentre
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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
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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
Why Merck and AstraZeneca may regret turning their back on Britain
The pair may have gone cold on the UK but start-ups and university spinouts here are using AI to revolutionise drug discovery
www.thetimes.com
September 14, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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...
You can read our Stand Up To Cancer Day news story here: www.uclb.com/2025/09/12/s...
September 12, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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...
You can read our Stand Up To Cancer Day news story here: www.uclb.com/2025/09/12/s...
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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
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
September 8, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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
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...
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...
September 5, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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...
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...
Find out more here: www.uclb.com/2025/09/02/q...
Quantum algorithm developer Phasecraft raises $34 million in Series B funding
UCL spinout Phasecraft, a quantum algorithms company, has secured $34 million in Series B funding, to accelerate the real-world applications of quantum algorithms. The business was created with the su...
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September 2, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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...
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...
Find out about UCLB's involvement here: www.uclb.com/2025/08/28/g...
Gene test opens the possibility of personalised prostate cancer treatment
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 that has spread will benefit...
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August 28, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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...
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...
Read the full news story here: www.uclb.com/2025/08/13/e...
Early inspirations and exciting breakthroughs: a chat with UCLB’s Caitriona O'Rourke
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.
www.uclb.com
August 13, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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...
Read the full news story here: www.uclb.com/2025/08/13/e...
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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 ⬇️
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 ⬇️
Six days to save the world: 7,000 people attend UCL Festival of Engineering
The UCL Festival of Engineering, which took place from 15-20 July, brought cutting edge science and engineering to adults and young people from across London and beyond. Here’s the story of the week…
www.ucl.ac.uk
July 15, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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 ⬇️
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 ⬇️
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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.
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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 Next Leap » UCL Business managing director Steven Schooling steps down
Steven Schooling, who has been with University College London's commercialisation subsidiary since 2006, is leaving today.
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July 31, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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-...
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...
Find out more here: www.uclb.com/2025/08/01/t...
‘The Bartlett Invents!’ Pitch and Awards 2025
‘The Bartlett Invents!’ Pitch and Awards participants pitched their transformative ideas on 29 July to an audience of academics and innovation professionals.
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August 1, 2025 at 2:38 PM
‘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...
Find out more here: www.uclb.com/2025/08/01/t...
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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. 🧵
At UCL, we're spotlighting some of the groundbreaking research that's shaping the future of brain health and wellbeing. 🧵
July 22, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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. 🧵
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...
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...
How UCLB’s neuroscience spinouts are changing lives and making breakthroughs
As UCL’s renowned Neuroscience Symposium kicks off, UCLB uncovers its spinouts’ work in this area, from tackling motor neurone disease to redefining artificial intelligence.
www.uclb.com
July 22, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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...
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
Watch the full video here: vimeo.com/1102472893
IO Inspire Spring Cohort 2025
This is "IO Inspire Spring Cohort 2025" by UCLB on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
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July 18, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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
Watch the full video here: vimeo.com/1102472893