Case studies

Explore the journeys of some of our spinout companies in the case studies below.

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Accelerating quantum technology worldwide

Companies across the globe are racing to make computers more powerful through next-generation technology. With two decades of research behind them, Aegiq is a spinout company enabling the move towards the second quantum revolution.

Aegiq

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Tunnel vision: Using cosmic rays to safely inspect railways

There are hundreds of underground railway tunnels in the UK, but inspecting them requires sending down a team of operators into often unpleasant conditions. Research by Professor Lee Thompson is at the heart of Geoptic; a spinout that uses patented technology to examine tunnels and locate voids.

Geoptic

Dr Tim Craggs with the modular instrument EI-FLEX system

Democratising biology research

The study of single molecules is fundamental for developing new treatments but expensive equipment creates barriers for research. One spinout company is championing open research with cheap, user-friendly tools to make molecular research accessible across the world.

Exciting Instruments

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Spinout company develops a new fitness tracker for businesses

Managing manufacturing operations is often seen as a 'dark art', but a newly-developed fitness tracker for machines could provide the data and insights needed for businesses to succeed.

FourJaw

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Killing cancer cells with a Trojan horse

1 in 2 people will develop some form of cancer during their lifetime. Scientists from Sheffield have developed a novel approach to killing cancer cells that reduces stress on the immune system.

NANOncolytics