Be part of the organisation putting ideas to work.

Career opportunities at the University of Manchester Innovation Factory:

Commercial Development Manager (Life Sciences) & Senior Commercial Development Manager (Life Sciences) – closes 6th Feb

Investment & Licensing Manager – closes 6th Feb

Senior Investment & Licensing Manager – closes 6th Feb

Check back for future vacancies or submit a general enquiry to talent@uominnovationfactory.com.

Opportunities to contribute to early stage business ventures

Are you an expert or a professional with experience in scientific, engineering, or MedTech/Pharma companies? Do you have a proven track record of leadership in a commercial role?  We are dedicated to helping UoM’s spinouts attract the best and most experienced talent.

We invite you to submit your CV to be considered for future opportunities with our innovative new spinout companies. With your permission, we will keep your CV ready for the next opening in one of our spinouts which may interest you.

Help us build a community of talented individuals ready to drive innovation forward. Submit your CV today to talent@uominnovationfactory.com and be part of the future of Manchester’s innovative spinouts.  

University of Manchester Innovation Factory appoints Richard Holliday as Materials & Manufacturing Expert in Residence

Dr Richard Holliday has joined the University of Manchester Innovation Factory as its new Materials & Manufacturing Expert in Residence.

Research to Reality programme concludes successful first tranche and returns in Spring 2026

Research to Reality, an eight-week commercialisation programme, funded through the UKRI Impact Acceleration Account and created to help University of Manchester researchers explore the real-world potential of their work, successfully concluded its first tranche in December 2025. Following strong demand and positive feedback from participants, the programme will return in spring 2026, building on the momentum generated by its initial delivery.

2024-25 in Review: Turning Research into Real-World Impact

In a year marked by economic uncertainty, rapid technological change and growing expectations on universities to drive growth and impact, the University of Manchester Innovation Factory has remained focused on a clear purpose: turning world-class research into real-world impact.

Grid Stability Spins Out from The University of Manchester, Applying AI to Make Power Grids Smarter and Cleaner

Grid Stability, a new spinout from the University of Manchester Innovation Factory, is set to transform how energy networks are monitored and managed through its pioneering use of artificial intelligence. The company delivers superfast power system insights, providing AI-driven assessments that enable fast, real-time decision making across complex power grids.