Latest news from University of Birmingham Enterprise New concussion study in women’s rugby Description:Marker Diagnostics, which developed a saliva-based concussion diagnostic based on Birmingham research, is to start a study on concussion in sportswomen. Date:18 May 2023 Birmingham to become UK’s first centre for rare earth magnet recycling Description:Rare earth magnets, one of the building block materials for clean growth, will be recycled at a plant at Birmingham’s Tyseley Energy ParkDate:17 May 2023 The ‘invisible’ cellulose coatings that mitigate surface transmission of pathogens Description:A thin film of cellulose fibre that is invisible to the naked eye, is suitable for use on high traffic objects such as door handles and handrails. Date:17 May 2023 Birmingham provides world-leading dental health expertise to Sigrid Therapeutics Description:Professor Iain Chapple will work with Sigrid to identify and develop further applications for a technology that limits oral bacteria’s access to sugars Date:09 May 2023 ‘Vein-on-a-chip’ could help scientists study thrombosis without animal models Description:Blood clot researchers could benefit from a new device that mimics a human vein, replacing the need for animals for some studies.Date:27 April 2023 University of Birmingham, Dexter and Cegedim Health Data partner in gestational diabetes trial Description:The data-driven trial will use the Dexter software platform, developed at the University to identify suitable trial participants from electronic patient recordsDate:18 April 2023 Spinout About:Energy launches revolutionary battery design platform Description:About:Energy recently secured a £1m government-funded project from the Faraday Battery Challenge programme and has now launched its first product. Date:04 April 2023 University of Birmingham establishes new independent investment company Description:The University of Birmingham is one of eight universities in the Midlands to establish a new investment company to accelerate commercialisation activities. Date:03 April 2023 Funding awarded to accelerate battery research, supporting ambitions of a cleaner, greener future Description:Research led at Birmingham is part of a £29 million funding package from the Faraday Institution to invest in the most promising and impactful battery researchDate:30 March 2023 Fast chemistry takes on fast food Description:The University of Birmingham and engineering firm Stopford announce new funding for novel plastics recycling technology Date:28 March 2023 West Midlands Innovation Accelerator to Spark Growth and Innovation Description:The University of Birmingham is to participate in the West Midlands Innovation Accelerator announced this week by the West Midlands Combined Authority.Date:17 March 2023 More than £1million of investment made in University of Birmingham student businesses Description:The University of Birmingham has facilitated more than £1million in funding for student and graduate start-ups through its incubator, UoB Elevate.Date:16 March 2023 University of Birmingham enters research collaboration with Innospec Description:The strategic research collaboration aims to deliver products that are safe, responsible, resource-sensitive, and environmentally considerate.Date:16 March 2023 Birmingham spinout Salinity Solutions signs agreement with Te-Tech Process Solutions Description:The agreement with a leading manufacturer is a pivotal moment for Salinity Solutions.Date:14 March 2023 New drug to lower brain pressure could treat blinding IIH headaches, trial finds Description:Phase two trial saw significant reduction in pressure in the brain and monthly headachesDate:13 March 2023 Novel urine-based test for non-invasive detection of bladder cancer Description:The urine-based molecular test can quickly and accurately detect bladder cancer and streamline diagnosis, reducing the need for invasive cystoscopies. Date:10 March 2023 Naturally occurring peptide may tackle the ‘root cause’ of obesity-related conditions Description:Research shows the peptide called PEPITEM could provide a revolutionary approach to reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes and other obesity-related diseases Date:09 March 2023 Hair care entrepreneur wins West Midlands premier pitching competition Description:Winner announced for Minerva Birmingham PitchUp competition, which took place at Venturefest West Midlands on March 1st. Date:06 March 2023 New ‘phase shifter’ technology will reduce signal loss in antenna systems Description:The new phase shifter uses a liquid gallium alloy and shows low signal losses and extremely low phase deviation over a wide bandwidth. Date:06 March 2023 University of Birmingham, Globant, Dexter, announce R&D partnership Description:The partnership will help reduce the time and cost of observational and clinical studies, and de-risk R&D investment decisions in healthcare and life sciences Date:25 January 2023 Novel adaptation for existing blast furnaces could reduce steelmaking emissions by 90% Description:Birmingham researchers have devised a ‘closed loop’ carbon recycling system that could radically reduce carbon dioxide emissions from the steelmaking industryDate:24 January 2023 Blood clotting research holds hope for sepsis Description:Researchers who identified a novel mechanism for platelet activation in blood clotting (thrombosis) are now turning their attention to sepsisDate:13 December 2022 University of Birmingham announces all language capability for tool to expedite Long COVID research Description:The validated Symptom Burden Questionnaire™ for Long COVID (SBQ™-LC) will help medical researchers develop or test new treatments.Date:08 December 2022 New device from Birmingham, U.K., to provide early diagnosis for cardiac tamponade Description:Diagnostic device to monitor against post-surgery heart strangulation risk under development by company formed by Birmingham cardiothoracic surgeonDate:05 December 2022 University of Birmingham Enterprise lands award for ‘Deal of the Year’ Description:University of Birmingham Enterprise has won the coveted Commercial Deal of the Year award from PraxisAuril, a world-leading association for Knowledge Exchange Date:02 December 2022 University of Birmingham spinout founder in UK tech entrepreneur watchlist Description:Tim Naughton, who co-founded engineering technology startup Salinity Solutions in 2021 has been chosen for inclusion in the TechRound ‘29under29’ listing.Date:24 November 2022 University of Birmingham incubator scores twice on prestigious watchlist for female entrepreneurs Description:Two alumni from the B-Elevate incubator selected for the Telegraph NatWest 100 Female Entrepreneurs to Watch list.Date:22 November 2022 Minerva Birmingham Investment Pitching Competition now open for applications Description:Organisers of the competition, which provides training on how to secure investment, are inviting applications from ambitious small businesses in the Midlands. Date:22 November 2022 Researchers make miniature ‘bone marrows in a dish’ to improve anti-cancer treatments Description:The organoids provide a micro-environment that can accept and support the survival of cells from patients with blood malignanciesDate:15 November 2022 ChromaTwist lands funding to develop fluorescent dyes for the flow cytometry market Description:The University of Birmingham spinout has secured £487k of equity investment to develop its new class of fluorescent dyes for flow cytometry.Date:14 November 2022 Historic concussion monitoring collaboration extended during Women’s 2021 Rugby World Cup Description:The collaboration between University of Birmingham spin-off Marker Diagnostics, Rugby Football Union and World Rugby extended for the Women’s Rugby World CupDate:11 November 2022 New NoriZite™ Nasal Spray launches in the UK Description:Award-winning innovation from Birmingham Biotech Ltd and University of Birmingham is now available in the UKDate:28 October 2022 New device for early detection of gum disease Description:Researchers are developing a rapid test for gum disease, which they expect to play a pivotal role in early detection of heart or lung disease, and diabetes. Date:13 October 2022 Therapeutic games and brain stimulation mitigates cognitive decline in older adults Description:Older people may be able to boost working memory with a new approach that couples online therapeutic games with a non-invasive brain stimulation technique.Date:12 October 2022 New Midlands incubator for medical technology companies Description:Birmingham now has a new short-term incubator for MedTech companies, based at the Birmingham Research Park. Date:29 September 2022 Rail Innovation Cluster launched by the University of Birmingham at Innotrans Description:A new home for businesses looking to deliver innovation into the rail sector has been launched today by the University of Birmingham.Date:26 September 2022 University of Birmingham agree to collaborate with Global Centre for Rail Excellence Description:A new agreement will see railway expertise from academia, government and industry driving forward rail innovation at a world class rail testing centre in Wales.Date:21 September 2022 Research identifies new treatment target for CNS injury and neurological disease Description:Potential target could treat long-term neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s Disease and foster nerve regeneration in central nervous system injuries. Date:20 September 2022 University of Birmingham signs licensing deal with world’s largest COVID-19 test provider Description:The licence is for a new testing method that is just as sensitive as PCR, but faster than a lateral flow testDate:04 August 2022 New method to promote biofilm formation and increase efficiency of biocatalysis Description:The researchers identified synthetic polymers that induce biofilm formation in E. coli, a bacterium commonly used in biocatalysis. Date:01 August 2022 Research shows investigational drug fosters nerve repair after injury Description:Scientists from the University of Birmingham have shown that a brain-penetrating candidate drug can foster regeneration of damaged nerves after spinal trauma Date:12 July 2022 OakNorth, S-Cube and Intercalation founders back university battery spinout About:Energy Description:Spinout About:Energy has closed a funding round thanks to investments from three notable technology experts. Date:05 July 2022 Novel polymers could lead to greater crop yields for farmers Description:The new polymers are designed to quicken the formation of beneficial biofilms, and are expected to result in stronger plants, and higher crop yields. Date:21 June 2022 New technology for water quality monitoring receives prestigious award Description:Birmingham researchers collaborated with industry to develop the device, which measures the quality of water in rivers, lakes and reservoirs. Date:14 June 2022 ‘Beam-steering’ technology takes mobile communications beyond 5G Description:A new beam-steering antenna increases transmission efficiency and opens frequencies for mobile communications that are inaccessible to current technologies.Date:03 June 2022 Research paves the way for stronger alloys Description:Research shows how microscopic crystals grow in molten metals, and paves the way for improving the tensile strength of alloys used in casting and weldingDate:01 June 2022 Birmingham research brings hope for spinal cord injury treatment Description:Birmingham scientists have shown an existing drug may reduce damage after spinal cord injury, by blocking the inflammatory response in the spinal cord.Date:20 May 2022 Former students raise £800k for edtech platform that automates grading Description:Three former students who developed software that cuts the time to mark maths and science papers have raised £800,000 to commercialise the system. Date:19 May 2022 New tool to assess Long COVID symptoms Description:A comprehensive tool that can assess the symptoms of Long COVID has been developed at the University of Birmingham for use in research and clinical care.Date:27 April 2022 Artificial intelligence offers solution to heavy marking loads Description:An assessment and feedback platform that cuts the time taken to mark work in maths and science subjects has been designed at the University of Birmingham. Date:26 April 2022 New spinout Healome Therapeutics to speed development for ocular disease and eye trauma therapeutics Description:The spinout has been created to commercially deploy a platform that delivers a ‘pro-healing’ microenvironment for the leading causes of preventable blindness.Date:25 April 2022 Urine test for bladder cancer could replace 1000s of invasive cystoscopies given each year Description:Birmingham researchers have developed a new urine test for bladder cancer that could reduce the need for invasive and time-consuming diagnostic procedures. Date:21 April 2022 Biomarker research boost for spinout Empower Therapeutics Description:The brainwave biomarker is being leveraged to both identify pain sensitive individuals and change their perception of pain.Date:06 April 2022 Birmingham software powers global road-building investment strategy Description:HDM-4, a strategic planning software developed at the University of Birmingham, will get a major upgrade led by the World Bank Group. Date:24 March 2022 Research into sugar-based plastics shows the shape of things to come Description:Research into sugar-based plastics shows the shape of things to comeDate:17 March 2022 Specialist molecular diagnostic company lands in Birmingham Description:Specialist molecular diagnostic company lands in BirminghamDate:16 March 2022 New spinout brings 'omics' to chemical safety Description:New spinout brings 'omics' to chemical safetyDate:08 March 2022 Funding success for 'supercritical water' approach to recycling plastic packaging waste Description:Funding success for 'supercritical water' approach to recycling plastic packaging wasteDate:02 March 2022 Sensor breakthrough paves way for groundbreaking map of world under Earth surface Description:An object hidden below ground has been located using quantum technology - a long-awaited milestone with implications for industry, human knowledge and security.Date:23 February 2022 A new 'supercritical water' approach to recycling plastic packaging waste Description:A new 'supercritical water' approach to recycling plastic packagingDate:10 February 2022 Matoke Holdings to conduct formulation research at the BioHub Birmingham Description:Matoke Holdings has joined the community of R&D companies in the BioHub Birmingham and announced the next phase of development for its Reactive Oxygen® technology for acute, surgical and chronic wound management.Date:01 February 2022 Birmingham spinout Rheality begins commercialisation for a technology that will make manufacturing more sustainable Description:Birmingham spinout Rheality has partnered with Clean Engineering to start commercialisation for a technology that will revolutionise process control – and make manufacturing more sustainable.Date:20 January 2022 New HVDC prototype and powerful economic analysis make the case for a global energy grid based on 100% renewable energy Description:New HVDC prototype and powerful economic analysis make the case for a global energy grid based on 100% renewable energyDate:19 January 2022 A sweet breakthrough: scientists develop recyclable plastics based on sugars Description:Researchers have created a new family of polymers from sustainable sources that retain all of the same qualities as common plastics, but are also degradable and mechanically recyclable.Date:18 January 2022 University of Birmingham opens for applications for Midlands' Pitch Up investment competition Description:Applications to Minerva Birmingham's Pitch Up 2022 competition have opened. Participating businesses have the chance to pitch head-to-head to a variety of investors to win a cash prize.Date:12 January 2022 New spinout aims to speed up battery development Description:New spinout from University of Birmingham and Imperial College London aims to speed up battery developmentDate:11 January 2022 University of Birmingham Enterprise gears up for 2022 Description:University of Birmingham Enterprise gears up for 2022Date:07 January 2022 Optical cavities could be key to next generation interferometers Description:Optical cavities could be key to next generation interferometersDate:08 December 2021 New Vacancy - IP Business Development Manager Description:Vacancy IP Business Development ManagerDate:18 November 2021 Birmingham Biotech and the University of Birmingham sign licensing agreement for anti-viral nasal spray against COVID-19 Description:Birmingham Biotech Ltd and the University of Birmingham have signed a licensing agreement to commercialise a novel anti-viral nasal spray that protects against COVID-19.Date:09 November 2021 Research shows mass production can make customised PPE Description:Research shows mass production can make customised PPE for healthcare workersDate:02 November 2021 First award from beLAB1407 collaboration Description:First award from beLAB1407 collaborationDate:27 October 2021 Spinout Salinity Solutions enters lithium 'gold rush' Description:The company will be field-testing an energy-efficient desalination system with eco-technology company Cornish Lithium.Date:01 October 2021 Birmingham project reclaims rare earth magnets from loudspeakers Description:Birmingham project reclaims rare earth magnets from loudspeakersDate:30 September 2021 New spinout Empower Therapeutics sets its sights on reducing pain 'chronification' Description:New spinout Empower Therapeutics sets its sights on reducing pain 'chronification'Date:24 August 2021 Birmingham scientists discover new piece of clotting puzzle Description:Birmingham scientists discover new piece of clotting puzzleDate:23 August 2021 Birmingham researchers confirm speed, simplicity and sensitivity for new COVID-19 test Description:Birmingham researchers confirm speed, simplicity and sensitivity for new COVID-19 testDate:17 August 2021 Birmingham cancer project enters Immuno-oncology Alliance Description:Birmingham cancer project enters Immuno-oncology AllianceDate:29 July 2021 Birmingham cancer project enters Immuno-oncology Alliance - copy Description:Birmingham cancer project enters Immuno-oncology AllianceDate:29 July 2021 Medtech spinout behind new material for 3D printed implants raises £1.6m Description:The funding will be used to develop a range of products through partnerships with medical device companiesDate:28 July 2021 Medtech spinout behind new material for 3D printed implants raises £1.6m Description:The funding will be used to develop a range of products through partnerships with medical device companiesDate:28 July 2021 Breakthrough in tissue engineering as 'shape memory' supports tissue growth Description:Breakthrough in tissue engineering as 'shape memory' supports tissue growthDate:05 July 2021 University of Birmingham and Nonacus partner to develop urine test for bladder cancer Description:University of Birmingham and Nonacus partner to develop urine test for bladder cancerDate:01 July 2021 New Vacancy - Head of Academic Consultancy Services Description:New Vacancy - Head of Academic Consultancy ServicesDate:08 June 2021 Spinout AltaBioscience supports plant-based food innovation Description:Spinout AltaBioscience supports plant-based food innovationDate:03 June 2021 Report showcases investment opportunities in the Midlands Description:Report showcases investment opportunities in the MidlandsDate:12 May 2021 Agents that target viral RNA could be the basis for next generation broad spectrum anti-viral drugs Description:Agents that target viral RNA could be the basis for next generation broad spectrum anti-viral drugsDate:10 May 2021 University of Birmingham joins drug discovery collaboration with Evotec and Bristol Myers Squibb Description:University of Birmingham joins drug discovery collaboration with Evotec and Bristol Myers SquibbDate:06 May 2021 Midlands investment opportunities to be revealed in report from Midlands Innovation universities Description:Midlands investment opportunities to be revealed in report from Midlands Innovation universitiesDate:05 May 2021 University of Birmingham spinout lands funding for rapid development of fluorescent dyes Description:University of Birmingham spinout lands funding for rapid development of fluorescent dyesDate:27 April 2021 Rugby study identifies new method to diagnose concussion using saliva Description:Rugby study identifies new method to diagnose concussion using salivaDate:24 March 2021 Molecular 'cookie cutter' technique could provide key for COVID drug discovery Description:Molecular 'cookie cutter' technique could provide key for COVID drug discoveryDate:22 March 2021 Midlands maternity triage system goes digital for nationwide use Description:Midlands maternity triage system goes digital for nationwide useDate:04 March 2021 Birmingham spinout secures £800k for point of care diagnostics platform Description:Birmingham spin-out secures £800k for point of care diagnostics platformDate:24 February 2021 New project announced to deliver recycling supply chain for luxury cars Description:Research project with Bentley Motors will deliver a sustainable source of rare earth magnets for electric and hybrid vehicles for one of the most sought-after luxury car brands in the world.Date:18 February 2021 Dr Siobhan Daniels joins spinout Alta Bioscience Ltd as Non-Executive Director Description:Dr Siobhan Daniels joins spinout Alta Bioscience Ltd as Non-Executive DirectorDate:03 February 2021 New partnership announced with med-tech company Aparito Description:New partnership announced with med-tech company AparitoDate:01 February 2021 New biomaterials can be 'fine-tuned' for medical applications Description:New biomaterials can be 'fine-tuned' for medical applicationsDate:19 January 2021 Birmingham research paves the way for new anti-fibrotic therapy for glaucoma Description:Birmingham research paves the way for new anti-fibrotic therapy for glaucomaDate:07 January 2021 New COVID-19 RNA test gives accurate results within minutes Description:New COVID-19 RNA test gives accurate results within minutesDate:05 January 2021