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Loughborough's business incubator further boosts support for start-ups

Loughborough University has further boosted its support to business start-ups with the appointment of a new Incubation and Acceleration Associate.
Annie Godara and Kate Allan, who is holding her prosthetic invention

Loughborough-supported entrepreneurs shortlisted for Midlands Women in Tech Awards

Two inspirational female founders with strong links to Loughborough University’s research and innovation portfolio have been unveiled as finalists for the Midlands Women in Tech Awards.

Four Nestwork founders sat on the steps of Hazlerigg

Loughborough students and graduates launch new career-focused social network

Nestwork is a new platform that uses peer-to-peer learning to help students discover and secure their ideal careers.

Members of LUinc. standing and sitting together around a laptop

Applications open for Loughborough University's graduate start-up programme

Applications are open for places on Loughborough University's graduate start-up programme, which supports graduates who want to launch or develop their own businesses.
Fieldwork in Bhutan – Professor Liang (centre) with colleagues

Loughborough’s Professor Qiuhua Liang appointed as UNESCO Chair

Loughborough University will establish the UNESCO Chair in Informatics and Multi-hazard Risk Reduction, with Professor Qiuhua Liang as the Chair holder.
A close up of a neonatal incubator, showing two portholes and a control panel bearing the MoM incubator logo

Graduate inventor of incubator saving babies' lives in Ukraine wins The Princess Royal Silver Medal

Loughborough graduate James Roberts, the inventor of a new neonatal incubator designed, developed and manufactured in Britain that has helped babies thrive in NHS hospitals and across war-torn Ukraine, will be presented with The Princess Royal Silver Medal, one of the Royal Academy of Engineering’s most prestigious individual awards.

Katie Michaels holding her Ingenuity health champion award

Loughborough graduate entrepreneur wins national health champion award

Loughborough University graduate entrepreneur Katie Michaels has won the Ingenuity Programme’s National Health Champion award for her business, Moti Me.
Joe Fuggle smiling into the distance, with the Rutland Building and the University's running track in the background.

Loughborough start-ups secure Innovate UK funding for creative ventures

Two start-up businesses founded by recent graduates from Loughborough University have been given a boost thanks to funding from the Innovate UK Creative Growth programme.

Careers and Enterprise Hub relaunches with recruitment fair

The Careers and Enterprise Hub in Loughborough has relaunched following some further work funded by Loughborough Town Deal.
A collage of various small medical devices

Creating a safe circular economy for small medical devices

A collaboration between Loughborough University and the University of Leeds – is developing a circular economy (CE) approach to reducing the staggering amount of small medical device (SMD) waste generated each year.
Photograph of (from left) Tom Quinn, Stephenie Goddard and Rob Paterson

ORB Innovations acquired by US-based Glidewell for development of smart oral appliances technology

A start-up founded by Loughborough University engineering alumni that has developed a unique technology platform to measure physiological parameters, such as heart rate, as well as biomechanics, such as head impacts, is acquired by California-based Glidewell, a global leader in custom dental solutions.
A photograph of Kieran, Bhavna and Tom

Outstanding Professional Services team among finalists of the EM PA Awards 2023

Three of the University’s many Professional Services staff have been recognised for the incredible job they do.
Manufacturing Innovation Award winners Zayndu. Pictured from left to right: Sam Gee, Oliver Green, Julie Tomlinson, Alberto Campanaro, Mickey Clarke and Ralph Weir

Hat-trick of awards for University partners

Three companies with strong links to Loughborough University’s research and innovation portfolio have won top accolades at this year’s Insider Made in the Midlands Awards.
CarbonVue project partners (left to right): Chris Clemmow (SupplyVue), Clare Bailey (Tata Steel UK), Jan Godsell (Dean of Loughborough Business School), Andy Birtwistle (SupplyVue), Tim Stephenson (Tata Steel UK)

University research and innovation shortlisted at the 2023 British Data Awards

An Innovate UK collaboration with Loughborough Business School to help businesses reduce carbon in the supply chain and a mental fitness platform start-up are both nominated for the 2023 British Data Awards.
Plastic Energy’s Loughborough-based R&D team with Andrew Lake, Principal Scientist, and David McNamara, Chief Technology Officer (far right)

Seven nominations for University partnerships in Insider Made in the Midlands Awards

Four companies with strong links to Loughborough University’s research and innovation portfolio have been nominated across three categories in the Insider Made in the Midlands Awards 2023.

LUinc. now recruiting for business start-up programme worth £10,000

LUinc., Loughborough University’s business incubator is now taking expressions of interest in their 6-month incubator programme.
Quantum computing - close-up of optical CPU process light signal

Loughborough University in partnership to establish new independent investment company

Loughborough University is one of eight research intensive universities in the Midlands to establish a new investment company to accelerate the commercialisation of university spinouts and early-stage IP rich businesses in the region.
Photograph of Dr Ishara Dharmasena with Jane Hunt, MP for Loughborough

Loughborough University researcher among STEM for Britain finalists

Dr Ishara Dharmasena attended the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee’s STEM for Britain 2023 presentation which took place at the Houses of Parliament on 6 March.
A group of LUinc. members - sitting at a table, chatting and laughing

Loughborough University graduate startup programme is open for applications

Graduate start-up programme, The Studio, is open for applications from Loughborough University graduates who want to launch or develop their own businesses.
CarbonVue project partners (left to right): Chris Clemmow (SupplyVue), Claire Bailey (Tata Steel UK), Jan Godsell (Loughborough University Dean of Business and Economics), Andy Birtwistle (SupplyVue), Tim Stephenson (Tata Steel UK)

Loughborough University triumphs at LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards

Loughborough University’s research and innovation activities enjoyed outstanding success at the LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards, receiving six awards including five of the 10 categories, as well as the overall Innovator of the Year – a closed category selected from all winners.
Members of the Figura team in their lab at the Advanced Technology Innovation Centre on Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park

Loughborough University spinout Figura Analytics closes seed investment round to take nanotech solution to the drinks industry

Loughborough University spinout Figura Analytics has successfully closed a seed funding round, led by a syndicate of angel investors, to bring its nanopore technology to the drinks market this year.
LUinc. members – some of whom will be appearing at events during the Festival - sitting and chatting round a coffee table

Innovation Festival celebrates Leicestershire’s vibrant business community

Loughborough University is once again a sponsor and partner of the Leicestershire Innovation Festival.
Innovation in Sustainability finalists Plastic Energy at the global company’s R&D base at Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park

Twelve nominations for University research and innovation in LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards

Loughborough University has 12 nominations across eight categories in the 2023 LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards.

Recycling technology leader Plastic Energy celebrates opening of new research and development labs at Loughborough University

Plastic Energy, a global leader in chemical recycling technology, has announced the opening of its new research and development labs at Loughborough University.
Photograph of OWLC colleagues (from left) Jonathan Proctor, Matt Bleasdale, Giles Clayton-Jones and Nathan Snowden-Merrills

OWLC joins Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park’s Energy and Low Carbon cluster

The University is delighted to welcome OWLC (Offshore Wind Logistics and Construction) to the Science and Enterprise Park (LUSEP). The company, founded in London in 2014, relocated its headquarters to the Advanced Technology Innovation Centre (ATIC) earlier this month.