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St Andrews Innovation

Together we can realise the most promising ideas of our time.

Never has there been a greater need for invention and collective spirit. It is our responsibility to imagine. To support the best ideas from the brightest minds, siphoning academic excellence into sustainable, social and commercial breakthrough.

We connect industry with our student and staff community to harness a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. Where we can all draw on state-of-the-art resources, world class research, a door opening reputation and influential networks to make things happen. To develop ideas, enhance research and realise potential. For everyone’s benefit.

It’s a virtuous circle of innovation, investment and impact. Illuminating bright minds and a continuous stream of bold ideas to meet your commercial needs.

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What we offer

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Supporting research collaborations, commercial licensing and University spin outs, our success is measured by the real-world innovation and impact our dynamic partnerships create.

CASE STUDY

NuCana plc

Delivering hope for cancer patients who meet resistance to current drugs and suffer from toxicity.

CASE STUDY

ThermaChem Ltd

Helping power plants switch to biofuels and meet future challenges to positively impact the bioenergy industry across the UK, Europe, and internationally.

Recent news

Innovation Week 2025: Study, Start, Succeed

Innovation Week 2025 at the University of St Andrews brought together students, staff, alumni and the wider innovation community for five days of energy, insight and collaboration. The week was a celebration of bold thinking, practical learning and genuine connection. A powerful opening: “Brewing Innovation, Changing Lives” The week began with an inspiring keynote, “Brewing… 

University of St Andrews secures Converge Award for AI Medical Education Platform

A pioneering project from the University of St Andrews has been recognised at this year’s Converge Awards, Scotland’s flagship celebration of university innovation and entrepreneurship. Senior Lecturer Dr Andrew O’Malley received the KickStart Challenge Entrepreneurial Spirit Award for SimPatient, an AI-powered simulated patient platform that is transforming medical education and training. Held in Edinburgh on… 

Building the Future: The Launch of the University of St Andrews Alumni Founders Community

At the University of St Andrews, entrepreneurship isn’t just about startups – it’s about community, collaboration, and a shared vision for the future. That spirit was on full display as we officially launched the University of St Andrews Alumni Founders Community, a new initiative designed to connect, support, and empower entrepreneurial alumni from around the… 

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