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UCL highly recognised for IP & commercialisation in KEF rankings
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UCL Ventures news

UCL highly recognised for IP & commercialisation in KEF rankings

UCL has been recognised as one of the top universities in England for knowledge exchange in the KEF5.

Quantum algorithm developer Phasecraft raises $34 million Series B

Spinout & portfolio news

Quantum algorithm developer Phasecraft raises $34 million Series B

The funding will help bring about industry applications sooner.

Gene test opens the possibility of personalised prostate cancer treatment
Mature scientist working on antiviral drug in laboratory.

Spinout & portfolio news

Gene test opens the possibility of personalised prostate cancer treatment

Clinical trial shows test can accurately predict which patients will benefit from chemotherapy.

UCL and GOSH gene therapy ‘completely changes life’ for first teen patient
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UCL Ventures news

UCL and GOSH gene therapy ‘completely changes life’ for first teen patient

The first-ever patient with the rare immunodeficiency CGD has been successfully treated at Great Ormond Street.

LifeArc Fellowship: two perspectives

UCL Ventures news

LifeArc Fellowship: two perspectives

We talk to Senior Business Manager, Harriet Story, about the initiative’s impact, and catch up with new recruit, about his secondment experience so far.

The UCL spinouts that can help power the NHS’s 10-Year vision
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UCL Ventures news

The UCL spinouts that can help power the NHS’s 10-Year vision

The newly-launched 'Fit for the Future' plan sets out a bold transformation of England’s healthcare system.

I-O Inspire entrepreneurs shine at finale showcase

Events & programmes

I-O Inspire entrepreneurs shine at finale showcase

With just three minutes and four slides each, participants pitched their ideas to an audience of venture capitalists, academics, and innovation professionals.

Two UCL research projects receive crucial ‘Proof-of-Concept' Awards from UKRI
UCL Ventures receives UKRI support

UCL Ventures news

Two UCL research projects receive crucial ‘Proof-of-Concept' Awards from UKRI

UK Research and Innovation has today announced the recipients of its PoC Awards scheme.

Enacuity CEO reflects on commercialisation challenges
Dr Maria Leiloglou in front of Enacuity's hyperspectral imaging

Events & programmes

Enacuity CEO reflects on commercialisation challenges

This I-O Converse session saw Dr. Maria Leiloglou, CEO and Co-founder of Enacuity, discuss her journey and challenges to date.

How UCL Ventures’ neuroscience spinouts are making breakthroughs to change lives
UCL neuroscience

UCL Ventures news

How UCL Ventures’ neuroscience spinouts are making breakthroughs to change lives

As UCL’s renowned Neuroscience Symposium kicks off, we uncover our spinouts’ work from tackling motor neurone disease to redefining AI.

What is CAR T? The technology behind Autolus’ cancer hope
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Opinion & insights

What is CAR T? The technology behind Autolus’ cancer hope

CAR T harnesses the power of a patient’s immune system to combat their cancer.

MATcelerate ZERO provides platform for emerging technologies
MATcelerate ZERO launch

Spinout & portfolio news

MATcelerate ZERO provides platform for emerging technologies

The first MATcelerate ZERO event of 2025 was hosted by UCL Ventures to review projects in materials innovation that help achieve Net Zero targets.

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