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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

EdenTay Founders Community: The Importance of Female Founders

Our latest EdenTay Founders Community event, The Importance of Female Founders, was another standout success in this growing initiative. With a fantastic turnout and an atmosphere full of energy and curiosity, the event featured a powerful panel discussion that sparked engaging dialogue and inspired all who attended.  University of St Andrews alumna and Founder of Noé Dresses, Noemie Jouas represented the… 

Student Alumni Founders Celebration: Honouring Competition Winners

On Thursday 24th April, we were thrilled to host the Student Alumni Founders Celebration: Honouring Competition Winners, an evening dedicated to recognising the achievements of our incredible entrepreneurial community. The event brought together students, alumni and community to honour the winners of our three competitions: The Start Up Challenge, What’s the Big Idea?, and the highly anticipated Founder of… 

Venture Creation Lab

Building Ventures from the Ground Up: Venture Creation Lab  ​At the end of April, a group of innovators and researchers gathered at the University of St Andrews Entrepreneurship Centre for the Venture Creation Lab – a two-day deep dive into what it really takes to turn research and ideas into impactful ventures.  Designed for those looking to… 

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