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STFC is proud to welcome 28 new start-ups into the Business Incubation Centre (BIC) network, channelling £2 million into small businesses and providing access to state-of-the-art research facilities, expertise and resources. From better drugs to treat Alzheimer's disease to reducing the carbon footprint in coffee production, these companies are all developing new products that will improve our lives and the world we live in. Our BICs offer small businesses the opportunity to work closely with industry leaders from a range of sectors: 📌 Space (ESA BIC UK) with the European Space Agency, the UK Space Agency and the University of Leicester 📌 Biotechnology (Bio BIC), with the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council 📌 Digital and AI (Digital BIC), with STFC’s Hartree Centre 📌 Quantum computing (QuBIC), with the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) 📌 Health BIC: With the  Liverpool City Combined Authority, alongside UKRI’s Medical Research Council (MRC), the Medicines Discovery Catapult. Small businesses gain access through these BICs to an array of resources, enabling these new pioneering projects to pave the way for developments that could enhance daily life, while keeping environmental sustainability at the heart. Learn more about the projects here ▶️ https://lnkd.in/ei7_wVmg 📸 Credit: STFC

STFC is proud to welcome 28 new start-ups into the Business Incubation Centre (BIC) network, channelling £2 million into small businesses and providing access to state-of-the-art research facilities, expertise and resources. From better drugs to treat Alzheimer's disease to reducing the carbon footprint in coffee production, these companies are all developing new products that will improve our lives and the world we live in. Our BICs offer small businesses the opportunity to work closely with industry leaders from a range of sectors: 📌 Space (ESA BIC UK) with the European Space Agency, the UK Space Agency and the University of Leicester 📌 Biotechnology (Bio BIC), with the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council 📌 Digital and AI (Digital BIC), with STFC’s Hartree Centre 📌 Quantum computing (QuBIC), with the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) 📌 Health BIC: With the  Liverpool City Combined Authority, alongside UKRI’s Medical Research Council (MRC), the Medicines Discovery Catapult. Small businesses gain access through these BICs to an array of resources, enabling these new pioneering projects to pave the way for developments that could enhance daily life, while keeping environmental sustainability at the heart. Learn more about the projects here ▶️ https://lnkd.in/ei7_wVmg 📸 Credit: STFC

This spring, Washington State University Vancouver celebrated the opening of its state-of-the-art Life Sciences Building, adding another asset to SW Washington's expanding life sciences ecosystem. A testament to the region's potential is Absci, a pioneering generative AI drug creation company. Initially nurtured in nearby Portland, Absci chose Vancouver, WA, for expansion, aided by the Columbia River Economic Development Council (CREDC) and a strategic funding boost from Washington State’s Economic Development Strategic Reserve Fund. Now a public entity, Absci illustrates the dynamic growth and innovation happening right here in SW Washington. Home to over 8,000 bioscience professionals and more than 200 entities, SW Washington is rapidly becoming a top market for life sciences. The future is bright and in motion. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ejkUQFir Thinking of expanding? Connect with CREDC to explore how your business can grow from the West Coast to the world. #WSUV #LifeSciences #TechBio #EconomicDevelopment #Innovation

Kickstart your 2025 with an incredible opportunity! 🎉 We're delighted to announce that applications are now open for the BBSRC-National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs) ICURe Explore programme, beginning in January 2025. Do you have a groundbreaking bioscience-based idea? 💡 This programme is designed to train, fund and support research teams in exploring the commercial potential of their innovations. With up to £35k in funding available, this is your chance to take your research out of the lab and into the marketplace. Don’t miss out on this chance to validate your commercially promising ideas and start the new year with a bang! 🌟 Apply now 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e6vHa2b2 Powered by Innovate UK Delivered by The Helix Way #ICURe #BBSRC #NC3Rs #bioscience #innovation 

Today, during an amazing medtech conference at UMD — where I helped a Prince George’s County company connect to a potential investor, a potential partner, a potential buyer and regulators - a profound story was told. It was a story about a faculty researcher that was told their science was junk and was almost fired by their University employer. The facility member survived this event and continued doing research under another faculty member. Turns out — the research that was done was ground breaking science and the university is now making billions off that science. Remember that they once tried to fire this person and told them their science was no good.

Discover cutting-edge developments and opportunities at Westchester Life Sciences 2024! Westchester County, the organization behind the WCBA, invites you to an exclusive event on December 3, celebrating innovation and growth in the life sciences ecosystem! This gathering is a unique opportunity to network with industry leaders, academics, and fellow startups, fostering the exciting future of biotech in the region. Secure your spot to connect, gain insights, and be part of shaping Westchester’s thriving biotech community! Don’t miss your chance to engage with key decision-makers and explore how Westchester is becoming a hub for biotech innovation. 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eXp4vWpT