ComputingSoftware

Whirlwind development - TornadoVM

TornadoVM: A practical and efficient framework for accelerating managed programming languages on heterogeneous hardware accelerators

Energy and EnvironmentHealth and BiotechLife Sciences

EvoPlant: A rapid transgene-free technology used to improve plant traits

EvoPlant has developed a targeted technique which has the potential to improve photosynthesis, drought tolerance and herbicide resistance.

Life SciencesMedtech

The cellular level – eNAMPT stimulation

The University of Manchester spinout, Apini, have developed a new series of small molecule compounds, specifically designed to inhibit the pro-inflammatory activity of eNAMPT
Thermoset plastics
Close-up of plastic polymer granules with hands running through them.

Chemistry and PhysicsEnergy and EnvironmentEngineering and Manufacturing

Creating hard, tough and degradable polyester resins - BisDox

Thermosets, or cross-linked polymers, are a class of materials with a permanent molecular architecture. One of the benefits of thermosets is that they can add additional stability, enhanced strengths, improved elasticity, and reduced creep compared to their linear counterparts. These properties are essential for a wide range of applications in insulators, adhesives, pipes, construction and transportation.
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Health and Biotech

A vision of success - Complement Therapeutics Ltd

Taking on two devastating immune system diseases, AMD and GA, Complement Therapeutics Ltd is developing new strategies to enhance one of the most promising areas in patient care.

Advanced MaterialsEngineering and Manufacturing

Invisibility cloak - SmartIR Ltd

SmartIR’s innovative tiles have ability to control visible colour and infrared light creating limitless applications

Chemistry and Physics

Bringing light to NMR spectroscopy

In situ, illumination of liquid-state samples makes it possible for a wide range of light-dependent chemical and biological phenomena to be studied by one of the most powerful analytical techniques – nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy.
Steel sheets in warehouse

Advanced MaterialsEngineering and Manufacturing

High Performance Metal Organic Frameworks

High surface area materials with the potential for gas storage, separation and catalysis. The range of potential applications for metal organic frameworks is vast, covering areas such as cosmetics, medicine and clean tech.
Prof. Lydia Tabernero in the lab - Innovation Factory

Health and BiotechLife SciencesPharma

TaBriX- Innovative solutions for anti-infective therapies

TaBriX is developing innovative solutions to create anti-infectives for the future.

Chemistry and PhysicsEngineering and Manufacturing

Novel transfer chute

A new design of transfer chute, with a low cost-to-benefit ratio, to solve a problem so intrinsic with chutes designed before it
Older woman with tech exercising - Innovation Factory

Life SciencesSoftware

Helping older adults improve strength, balance and optimise healthy ageing

Based on scientific research from clinical trials, Keep on Keep up (KOKU) provides tailored exercises and evidence-based games which can be easily completed independently at home, by older adults, ensuring they improve their strength and balance.

Life Sciences

Ravan Bio - Live longer and healthier

Ravan Bio is identifing and re-purposing combinations of existing drugs and nutraceuticals to treat age-related conditions by targeting senescent cells.

Energy and Environment

Quantifying recycled content in plastics and packaging – ReCon2

The use and disposal of synthetic polymers in packaging and other applications has become a critical environmental issue, and one that we must control as a society.

ComputingSoftware

Crystal clear - CrystalGrower

CrystalGrower is a tool to develop a greater understanding of how crystals grow at the nanoscale through simulation of crystal habit and surface topography that, in turn, helps predict and control functionality.

A.I.ElectronicsHardwareSoftware

Atomic Mechanics

Interactions brought to life on any surface... Atomic Mechanics sensors enable any surface to sense human-like touch interactions.

Life SciencesMedtech

In the genes - Gene-cell therapies

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy can devastate a person’s life, resulting in mobility limitation and heart failure. Now, the latest in gene technology is being used to offer targeted therapies to patients in order to bring expertise to this vital area.

Energy and EnvironmentEngineering and Manufacturing

A virtuous circle - NovaCrack

NovaCrack is a rapid depolymerisation process that transforms mixed plastic waste into high-value hydrocarbons which can be converted back to virgin polymers, thereby closing the loop for a truly circular economy.

Health and BiotechLife SciencesMedtech

Dysphagia treatment - Phagenesis

Invaluable treatment to transform the lives of patients who have difficulty swallowing.
Professor Tariq Aslam and his son, Rafi, who inspired Rafi-Tone

Life SciencesMedtechSoftware

Breathe easy - Clin-e-cal Ltd

Clin-e-cal is a spinout digital health company from The University of Manchester aiming to transform respiratory care.

ComputingEngineering and ManufacturingSoftware

Silence is golden - compact attenuators for use in tight spaces

The University of Manchester have developed a novel approach to noise control, able to decimate decibels and provide unparalleled silence.

Life SciencesMedtechSoftware

Dental development - Manchester Imaging Ltd

Manchester Imaging Ltd is a successful spinout from The University of Manchester using software solutions to capture cavities and train the next generation of dentists.
Puzzlebot robot | University of Manchester - Innovation Factory

A.I.ComputingHardware

Robotics for everyone - Puzzlebot

Manchester Robotics have a mission to globalise access to learning and development tools for robotics. In doing so, they intend to close the £96bn/year STEM skills gap in the manufacturing workforce and democratise educational resources for society’s most disruptive technologies: robotics, automation and AI.

Health and BiotechLife SciencesPharma

Vaccination innovation – Novel virus-like particle platform

A novel virus-like particle platform which could transform vaccine antigen delivery and gene therapy.
The VEGA remotely operated vehicle (ROV) developed by The University of Manchester to access hard-to-reach spaces.

ComputingElectronicsHardware

University robotics technologies

The University of Manchester are developing innovative robotic solutions to carry out inspections and maintenance underground, underwater, and in confined spaces.