Intellectual Property and licensing
Our innovative researchers deliver practical solutions to global challenges, and the resulting IP supports technology development that increases industrial efficiency, delivers sustainability, contributes to a thriving planet and drives advances in healthcare.
Our spin-out companies
More on our spin-out portfolioOur spin-outs develop technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, microbial gene sequencing, and advanced biomaterials, and operate in sectors including biomedical, energy storage, rail transport, education, advanced medical therapies, diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and water treatment.
Our technologies on Birmingham Flintbox
Birmingham FlintboxDiscover pioneering technologies developed at The University of Birmingham. Our online marketplace showcases high-potential innovations available for licensing and collaboration. From breakthrough materials to cutting-edge digital solutions, each opportunity represents world-class research with strong commercial promise.
Express licensing
Find out more on the MICRA GatewayThe Midlands Innovation Commercial Innovation of Research Accelerator (MICRA) has an express licensing portal that provides easy access to software, tools, publications, copyright materials, and research materials from eight partner universities.
Intellectual property and commercialisation: a flexible touch
Case studies: IP and spin-outsFlexible and creative ways of backing research commercialisation are just as important as the research itself, as there is no one-size-fits-all route from lab to impact and commercial success.
Contact us
We always welcome general enquiries about commercial development and licensing, or our activities in specific technology areas. Contact us to see if we can help your mission succeed.
Key contacts
Jerel Whittingham, Head of IP and Commercialisation
Email Jerel Whittingham
Siobhan Daniels, Senior Spin-out Development Manager
Email Siobhan Daniels
Dr Anna Isakova, Senior Business Development Manager (Engineering and Physical Sciences)
Email Anna Isakova
Veemal Bhowruth, Senior Business Development Manager (Life Sciences)
Email Veemal Bhowruth