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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

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… Inspiration, Ideas, and Impact at Innovation Week 2024

Scottish Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Visit: Connecting Scotland’s Innovators

Global Inspiration, Scottish Innovation The Scottish Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Visit aimed to strengthen connections within Scotland’s vibrant entrepreneurial community. This event, the first in a proposed series, builds on the foundation laid by the Global Inspiration, Local Action: Scaling Up Enterprise Education conference hosted by the University of Edinburgh earlier this year. The goal of these… Scottish Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Visit: Connecting Scotland’s Innovators

Innovation in Healthcare: A Collaborative Future

University of St Andrews and NHS Fife Collaboration “Imagining the Future of Healthcare” was an interactive workshop attended by 57 attendees, designed to bring together NHS Fife staff, University researchers at all levels, and industry or community representatives. The goal was to identify joint projects focused on health innovation, including the development of new or… Innovation in Healthcare: A Collaborative Future

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