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UK Space Sector Set for Massive Growth Following COVID-19 Recovery

By |June 2nd, 2021|

The UK space sector is in a good place to expand as we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Know.space’s recent Size and Health of the UK Space Industry report commissioned by the UK Space Agency shows growth in both jobs and income as well as an increase in R&D investment. The report, which looks at [...]

Farmer’s Urged to Look into R&D Tax Credit

By |June 2nd, 2021|

Seamus McCaffrey, a top agricultural accountant in Northern Ireland is set on raising awareness, urging farmers to apply for the R&D tax credit. He is trying to encourage farmers whose businesses are registered as a company to take advantage of the up to 230% tax credit on money invested in R&D. Many businesses view R&D [...]

UK to Host Global Summit with CEPI for better Vaccine Development Process

By |May 10th, 2021|

COVID-19 has high-lighted the importance of speed and access in vaccine research. With this awakening, the UK will host a summit with the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) to raise funds for vaccine research and development. The intent is to speed up vaccine development further and prevent future pandemics.  CEPI is hoping to be [...]

National Reference Collection Announced to Support UK Biopesticide R&D

By |May 10th, 2021|

In an exciting move by Government Agri-Tech Innovation Centre, CABI, and Fera, researchers who investigate crop production have a new tool to support their work. The National Reference Collection has just been released, offering a place for storage of and access to valuable live isolates of both fungi and bacteria. The Collection uses state-of-the-art cryopreservation [...]

Patsnap Secures £215M in Series E Funding

By |May 10th, 2021|

The UK tech sector saw a record investment in the first quarter of the year. A record 465 deals have a combined worth of £4.45 billion. Patsnap scored the second highest deal for female-founded companies, securing £215 million.  Patsnap, a leader in Innovation intelligence, intends to use this funding to continue R&D and accelerate product [...]

Evaluating UK’s Commitment to R&D Investment

By |May 10th, 2021|

The UK has a great record of R&D, contributing 25% of the top prescription medicines, and home to many recognized experts in AI and machine learning technology. However, as a whole, the UK invests just 1.7% of GDP on R&D. Leading nations such as South Korea are investing 4.3% and the OECD average is just [...]

Cloudsmith Brings New Software Management System Worldwide

By |May 10th, 2021|

As the world focuses on developing and advancing new software, Cloudsmith is focused on advancing the surrounding field. Managing these software assets is just as important as the software itself. That’s why the engineers at Cloudsmith have been developing the first all-in-one managed service platform.  Delivering software worldwide is getting increasingly complex. In response, Cloudsmith [...]

GTS Flexible Materials and Philtronics Ltd. Are Welcomed into Manufacturing Wales

By |May 10th, 2021|

“Made In Wales” has been the key goal for Manufacturing Wales since their beginning. Manufacturing Wales is a platform to connect manufacturers, hoping to help bridge the industry and create solutions when you’re stuck. This consortium is dedicated to helping meet the complex needs of Welsh-based manufacturers and bringing Welsh brands to the forefront. GTS [...]

Scottish Intelligent Growth Solutions to Partner with Madar Farms in Indoor Farming

By |April 30th, 2021|

Intelligent Growth Solutions 9IGS), a Scottish agritech firm, has announced the introduction of its indoor growing systems to the UAB. UAB  has been searching for sustainable growth alternatives that produce high yields and require low qatar input to help sustain their growing populations. IGS and Madar Farms, based in Abu Dhabi will enter into a [...]

Say Hello to UK’s Largest Life Sciences Ecosystem

By |April 29th, 2021|

What do you get when you mix a real estate investment company, a real estate group and a science-based incubator? The UK’s first nationwide life sciences ecosystem! US-based Harrison Street and UK-based Trinity Investment Management have announced their joint acquisition of BioCity, a science business incubator. This acquisition will bring BioCity into the fold with [...]