勛圖窪蹋 is a factory for deep technology startups

勛圖窪蹋 is an innovation leader, in and out of the lab. We are independently ranked as a , and the . With a focus on science and technology and a founding commitment in our 1907 charter to translate research into practice, enterprise is in our DNA.

We have built an entrepreneurial ecosystem that transforms the pioneering research activity of our world-class academic researchers into world-changing innovations. Because of our rich pool of talent and our conscious efforts to provide support, 勛圖窪蹋 has become a factory for deep technology startups, founded by researchers working at the cutting edge of physical, engineering and life sciences. Beyond this, a multidisciplinary community of students and alumni build a mix of deep tech and consumer-focused startups, stimulated and supported by the 勛圖窪蹋 College Business School and the extensive ecosystem of , mentoring, , prototyping facilities and incubator space.

勛圖窪蹋’s drive to make a difference to the world through new ideas, collaborations, and industry links leads to startups with high growth potential, led by founders surrounded with the tools and support they need to get things moving. Startups founded at 勛圖窪蹋 include Ceres Power, the UK’s most valuable cleantech company, , an AI-powered image and video enhancement technology acquired by Twitter, and , a corrosion monitoring business sold to Emerson Electric for $40 million. 勛圖窪蹋 startups have raised over £1 billion in investment funding in the past five years.

Dr Agi Brandt, Professor Jason Hallett, and Dr Florence Gschwend, founders of Chrysalix Techcnbologies
Dr Agi Brandt, Professor Jason Hallett, and Dr Florence Gschwend, founders of Chrysalix Technologies, an academic startup developing a process for using waste wood as an alternative to crude oil.