Midlands Mindforge News Today

Ewan Kirk, a leading UK technology entrepreneur and early-stage investor, has warned that the quality of spin-outs from British universities is too low.

West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has pledged to create 425,000 new jobs and training opportunities over the next four years, as part of his mayoral election campaign.

Sharing resources and commercial risk will allow Midlands universities to invest more heavily in research spin-outs, says Aston University leader

Aston University receives a £10m Research England grant to establish the Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence 16 January 2024 | Birmingham, UKEMBARGOED TO 12:00 GMT ON TUESDAY 16 JANUARY 2024Image shows how tiny water channels control how water enters and exits cells through their membranesThe Aston Institu...

The University of Warwick has announced the appointment of Dr Tim Hart as the new Director of Warwick Innovations, the university's technology transfer and commercialisation office. Dr Hart brings over 30 years of invaluable experience in technology commercialisation, with a focus on university environments and the life sciences sector.

Film Editor James Evenden reports on a new investment company which is raising money for the Midlands technology industry

Eight universities come together to launch new organisation

Midlands universities will focus on clean technology and AI spinouts with newly formed Midlands Mindforge investment vehicle