Oxford Drug Design awarded £1m to progress uUTI treatment
Oxford Drug Design has been awarded £1 ($1.2) million in funding to progress its uUTI (uncomplicated urinary tract infection) antibacterial programme from PACE (Pathways to Antimicrobial Clinical Efficacy).
FLIT to ramp up electric bike production as investors pump in £1.2m
Cambridge-based FLIT, an engineering company that builds folding electric bikes for urban commuters, has raised £1.2 million in new funding. The cash injection will be used to scale up production of its latest model, the FLIT M2 at the company’s Cambridge facility.
Atelerix raises £750,000 in venture funding
The Newcastle University spinout will use the funds to develop the company’s sales and drive widespread adoption of its biological transport technology.
Wazoku and MAPEGY agree partnership to bring smarter and faster market intelligence for innovation
Anglo / German partnership harnesses AI to redefine market intelligence for total innovation
Qureight and Avalyn launch strategic partnership in progressive pulmonary fibrosis
Qureight Ltd, the Core Imaging Laboratory developing deep-learning image analytics, and Avalyn Pharma Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing inhaled therapies to treat life-threatening pulmonary diseases, have announced the initiation of a strategic partnership in progressive pulmonary fibrosis.
Fresh4Cast adds AI-powered reports to its offer
Forecasting and planning specialist now provides its Control Tower customers with tailored reports summarising their data on demand, sales, operations and crop availability
Paragraf and the University of Cambridge Receive Innovate UK Grant for Graphene Memory Device Initiative
Paragraf, a UK-based company leading the way in mass-producing graphene-based electronics using standard semiconductor processes, has been awarded a £419,419 grant from Innovate UK.
Albotherm’s CTO Dr Siân Fussell Wins Prestigious Innovate UK Women in Innovation Award
Dr Siân Fussell, CTO and co-founder of Bristol-based Albotherm, has been named one of the 50 winners of the Innovate UK Women in Innovation Awards 2025.
Kidney Research UK invests in Healthinote patient education platform which could support >15m people with long term health conditions
Kidney Research UK, the leading charity dedicated to kidney health, has made a significant investment in Cognitant Group Ltd, a leading provider of digital education and support tools to improve the management of long-term health conditions.
Isomerase and BugBiome partner for agriculture innovation
Isomerase has formed a strategic partnership with fellow Cambridge business BugBiome focused on the discovery of novel targeted bioinsecticides via insect behavioural screening.
Oxford Drug Design achieves in vivo validation for novel cancer treatment
Promising results from mouse study lead to expanded trials.
New CEO drives ieso Digital Health towards glory in the US
ieso Digital Health, a Cambridge-based leader in digital mental healthcare, has appointed a new CEO to steer commercialisation of its products in the United States.
University of Birmingham and Paragraf Partner to Develop Graphene Sensors for Quantum Computing
The University of Birmingham has partnered with Paragraf, a UK-based graphene technology company, to explore the potential of graphene sensors in quantum computing.
Revolutionary product offers greater navel protection than iodine, study shows
An innovative navel protection solution offers reduced mortality and heavier lamb weights compared to traditional iodine treatment.
UK healthcare app set to allow people to detect risks early
Elevate has launched what it bills as a first-of-its-kind proactive healthcare platform in the UK, allowing individuals to detect health risks early.
The Five Biggest Challenges in Neuro Rehab Transitions
Transitioning from acute care to outpatient therapy is a major milestone for stroke victims and others recovering from neurological issues. However, leaving the hospital behind introduces a new set of challenges for the patient that can be difficult to overcome.
The 150 game-changing tech deals of 2024
Deal volumes in the UK tech market may still be a long way from their peak but there’s still been plenty of activity across the sector in the past 12 months.
Couple make donation to unit which cared for Baby Eva
A couple who kept a 99-day vigil beside their newborn daughter have returned to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for another new arrival.
Ubisense Appoints Kate Edge as New Chief Financial Officer
Ubisense is pleased to announce the appointment of Kate Edge as its new Chief Financial Officer. With over 15 years of financial leadership experience across major industry players, Kate brings a wealth of expertise and a clear vision to drive Ubisense’s growth, profitability, and operational excellence.
Wilder Sensing secures £300,000 equity investment from South West Investment Fund
Wilder Sensing, a Somerset-based developer of software for biodiversity monitoring using audio and artificial intelligence (AI), has secured a £300,000 equity investment from the South West Investment Fund, via fund manager The FSE Group.