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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

An Afternoon with Founders Brings Alumni Back Together at St Andrews

As part of the University of St Andrews Alumni Weekend 2026, the Entrepreneurship Centre welcomed alumni entrepreneurs back to St Andrews for An Afternoon with Founders – a relaxed and reflective gathering designed to reconnect founders, spark conversation and celebrate the entrepreneurial journeys that have emerged from the University community. Held in Lower College Hall,… 
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Alumni and Student Founders Community Awards Evening

Earlier this week, the University of St Andrews Entrepreneurship Centre proudly hosted the Alumni and Student Founders Community Awards Evening. The event celebrated entrepreneurial progress, strong connections and the shared achievements of student and alumni founders. The evening took place in the Arts Lecture Theatre and welcomed students, alumni, programme participants, judges and supporters. Together,… 

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… 

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