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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.

Koku and Veribee named Ones To Watch in Tech Climbers Greater Manchester 2025

Two spinout companies supported by the University of Manchester Innovation Factory, Koku and Veribee, have been recognised as Ones To Watch in the Tech Climbers Greater Manchester 2025 list.