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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.

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

Group discussion - imagining the future of manufacturing event, word cafe methodology in action

Imagining the Future of Manufacturing

University of St Andrews and Fife Council collaboration A Collaborative Space for Innovation in Manufacturing Leaders from the manufacturing industry, engineers, university researchers, and community representatives gathered for Imagining the Future of Manufacturing, an interactive workshop designed to identify joint projects that will enhance manufacturing processes, systems, and products to keep the sector competitive, drive… 

Entrepreneurship Centre’s Awards Evening (Cohort 7) – December 24

The Entrepreneurship Centre’s bi-annual awards evening took place this week, celebrating graduates from its programmes and winners of competitions including The Start Up Challenge and What’s the Big Idea? This marked the Centre’s first fully online awards event, enabling participants from various programmes to connect and celebrate each other’s achievements. The evening featured a keynote… 

Inspiration, Ideas, and Impact at Innovation Week 2024

Innovation Week 2024, brought to you by the University of St Andrews’ Entrepreneurship Centre, was a celebration of entrepreneurial spirit and innovation, bringing together students, staff, alumni, and local community members. The week was packed with engaging activities designed to inspire creativity, foster new ideas, and offer practical guidance for aspiring entrepreneurs. Attendees had opportunities… 

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