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Pioneer Publications Explore Investment In The UK's Innovation Economy
5+ hour, 5+ min ago (151+ words) UKSPA members may be interested in two thought leadership publications from The Pioneer Group examining one of the key challenges facing the UK's innovation economy: ensuring science and technology businesses have access to the investment they need to grow. Bridging…...
Startup Secures "1. 6m for Acoustic Device That Could Transform Gut Health with Science Park Support
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (563+ words) Jun 25, 2026 | Member News, University of Warwick Science Park A Midlands medical start-up could be set to transform how doctors treat gut problems after securing a "1. 6 million award to trial technology that can listen to and interpret what is going on…...
Work begins on second M-SPARC building to drive innovation growth in North Wales
3+ week, 1+ day ago (707+ words) Jun 10, 2026 | 2026, M-SParc, Member News Work has officially begun on the second building at Bangor University's Science Park, M-SParc, marking a major milestone for North Wales' growing innovation economy. Project partners gathered today to formally mark the start of construction on…...
Backing Regional Innovation for Growth
4+ week, 1+ day ago (586+ words) Jun 3, 2026 | 2026, Sector News, UKSPA Articles Innovation is most effective when it builds on local strengths. The Government has announced plans to give regional leaders greater control over innovation funding, with investment designed to support high growth sectors, create jobs and…...
Keele Innovation District moves one step closer with backing of Staffordshire local authorities" | UKSPA
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (396+ words) May 28, 2026 | 2026, Keele University Science and Innovation Business Park, Member News A major new expansion of Keele University's Science & Innovation Park which will support 13, 000 jobs and contribute "1 billion to the local economy has taken a huge step forward, with senior officials…...
Life Sciences Ecosystem at Victoria House Continues to Gain Momentum
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (193+ words) May 26, 2026 | 2026, Member News, Victoria House Some of the UK's most ambitious early-stage life science companies are choosing Victoria House as their London base, adding fresh momentum to one of the capital's most exciting life science communities. Developed by Oxford Properties…...
Cambridge Science Park submits masterplan to triple economic output to over "3 billion annually
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (613+ words) May 21, 2026 | 2026, Cambridge Science Park, Member News Cambridge Science Park has'submitted'its masterplan for planning consent, outlining a generational opportunity for British economic growth. Trinity's plans will unlock "1bn of planned investment by the college and its leasehold partners, with a further "2bn expected…...
The Oxford Trust announces Matt Francis as its next chief executive officer
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (279+ words) May 19, 2026 | 2026, Member News, Oxford Centre for Innovation The Oxford Trust has appointed Matt Francis as its next chief executive officer. Matt will succeed Steve Burgess and join the Trust on 1st'September with a short transition to formally take-up the role…...
The Epi Centre Expands Laboratory Capabilities with New Advanced Equipment
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (309+ words) May 18, 2026 | 2026, Epi Centre Innovation Centre, Member News The Epi Centre announces a major enhancement to its laboratory offering with the introduction of two advanced pieces of scientific equipment: a fluorescent microscope and a quantitative PCR (q PCR) machine. The investment…...
Catalyst proves entrepreneurs can be made, not just born
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (241+ words) May 15, 2026 | 2026, Catalyst, Member News 86% of participants with no entrepreneurial background want to start a business after Hello Possible, independent DCU research finds The independent report, produced by the National Centre for Family Business at DCU Business School, draws on participant…...