Oxford Space Systems and Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) have announced the successful launch of CarbSAR IOD, SSTL’s latest Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) technology demonstration satellite incorporating Oxford Space Systems’ innovative Wrapped Rib Antenna. The spacecraft was launched aboard a Falcon 9 rocket operated by SpaceX from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.

The National Cyber Resilience Centre Group (NCRCG) has welcomed CyberSmart as a National Ambassador to support UK SMEs and MSPs in strengthening cyber-resilience.

Oxford Drug Design has announced new in vivo results that further validate its emerging first‑in‑class oncology programme, marking a significant step forward for the Oxford-based AI drug discovery company.

Qureight, a techbio company advancing the understanding of lung and heart disease through application of its AI-powered CT imaging biomarkers and clinical data management platform in clinical trials, today announced the appointment of Rebecca Simmons as Chief Operating Officer.

Qureight, a techbio company advancing the understanding of lung and heart disease through application of its AI-powered CT imaging biomarkers and clinical data management platform in clinical trials, today announced the appointment of Dr Steven Bishop as Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Previously Chief Data Officer, Steven’s new role reflects changes in company structure, in response to continued growth and commercial success.

In the last of our end-of-year pieces, business writers Coreena Ford and Tom Keighley pick their five companies to watch in 2026

Heart failure patients are being sought by Walsall researchers to take part in a trial to test a new device aimed at preventing deterioration and helping them avoid hospital admission.

Cambridge Cluster company Paragraf, which is pioneering the commercialisation of graphene-based electronics using standard semiconductor processes, has produced the first 6-inch wafer at its new manufacturing facility in Huntingdon – marking a significant expansion in the company’s production capability and technology platform.

Atelerix, a biotech company revolutionising cell preservation and biological transport with its pioneering hydrogel encapsulation technology, today announced an agreement with Labskin, a global leader in laboratory-grown human skin models used for research, testing and product development.

Asendia, a leading global provider of international e-commerce and parcel delivery solutions, announces a partnership with HubBox, a pioneer in out-of-home (OOH) delivery software. Together, the companies will empower retailers to offer secure, convenient, and flexible cross-border delivery solutions to shoppers worldwide

The investment was led by Puma Growth Partners.

Amid experts warning that ADHD patients are being left suicidal because of lack of medical support, a ground-breaking platform by Psyomics that can speed up access to services for diagnosis and treatment is being launched in the NHS.