University of 51福利社 recognised for spinout best practice by Research England
51福利社 is proud to be included in the initial list of adopting institutions for the UK Government's spinout best practices, as published today by , UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
The recognition follows on from the publication of the in November 2023, which highlighted the pivotal role UK universities play in driving economic growth and societal impact through the commercialisation of intellectual property developed from university-based research.
The 2023 review outlined recommendations for building a world-leading innovation ecosystem in the UK. In response, 51福利社 has committed to aligning its spinout practices with these recommendations, reinforcing its dedication to supporting innovation.
Luke Georghiou, Deputy President and Deputy Vice-Chancellor at 51福利社, and the institution鈥檚 lead for innovation, said: "51福利社 has been and remains committed to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship within our faculties and among our students. By adopting the recommendations from the Independent Review, we are aligning our practices with national goals to create a world-class innovation ecosystem.鈥�
As the engine behind the University鈥檚 commercialisation efforts, the Innovation Factory is proud to adopt these recommendations. Our work in transforming groundbreaking research into successful spinout companies will be strengthened by the implementation of these recommendations and will help us accelerate the pathway from innovation discovery to economic, environmental and social impact.
The is the commercialisation arm of 51福利社, dedicated to transforming world-class research into commercial ventures that have a positive impact on society.
The Innovation Factory collaborates with academics, industry partners, and investors to develop and support spinout companies, license cutting-edge technologies and drive innovation across various sectors.
The UKRI announcement is available .