Our very own Maddie Booth, from Scrubbee, has been nominated for Sustainability Innovator of the Year. A bit about Scrubbee Upcycled, Zero Waste, Affordable Skincare. Founder Maddie Booth struggled with her skin throughout her student years and could not find natural skincare alternatives that fitted her monthly budget. To solve this, she started making her…
Deep Tech starts with your Innovation! Whether you're working on game-changing, market disrupting ideas, or you have a solution in search of a problem, the Deep Tech Innovation Centre can help support you on your journey. Transforming research into commercial, sustainable business can be a long process - The Deep Tech Innovation Centre helps accelerate…
To raise awareness for Mental HealthProvide a creative platform for young peopleCreate a community to overcome obstaclesspawn a foundation to focus on our community work This month we marked Mental Health Awareness Week with a chat with Bill Nichols and Erin Anderson - Howe from DRM Clothing. Based in Rugby the company raise awareness for…
WID Vlog part one: David Plumb, Chief Innovation Officer at Warwick Innovation District. Over the coming year we will be talking to innovators and entrepreneurs in the region to help support and inspire growth. We caught up with Chief Innovation Officer David Plumb at the University of Warwick, to talk about how we are uniquely…
Job: Cell Biology & Assay Development Scientist Location: University of WarwickEmployment type: Full-time (flexible) with some home workingCompensation: Competitive at £30,000-£40,000, subject to experience level and negotiation.Applications will close when sufficient submissions have been received, or by midnight on the 4th May 2022 About NanoSyrinx NanoSyrinx is leveraging naturally occurring, protein 'nanosyringes', to encapsulate and…
Warwick Wellcome Trust Translational Partnership About the partnership Launched in 2020, the Warwick-Wellcome Translational Partnership aims to drive the translation of research into improvements in human health. The partnership accelerates the development of new preventative and therapeutic strategies to tackle ill-health locally, nationally and globally. It helps to deliver lasting impact, whilst strengthening links with…
Two teams from the University of Warwick have been awarded grants by Innovate UK to start their new companies. What is ICURe? Innovation to Commercialisation of University Research (ICURe) trains, funds and supports teams led by university early-career researchers (ECRs) to determine whether there is a market for products or services that utilise their research,…
Our accelerator programme could turbocharge your business The NatWest Entrepreneur Accelerator is working with Warwick Manufacturing Group at the University of Warwick, to create a Clean Transport Specialist Accelerator, combining coaching, thought leadership, community, and access to networks, with specialist support from members of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult. Entrepreneurs will gain a unique opportunity…
"Being part of Creative Futures supercharged our company." say Beth Newell and Dom Sant as it’s announced, Common Story, a Leamington-based production company secured the large commission during their time in the incubator. BBC Three has announced three new commissions from West Midlands Indies as a result of the creative partnership with BBC England and Create Central.…
Five more businesses gain support from Creative Futures - meet our new cohort below We are incredibly proud to welcome our next cohort of early-stage and start-ups in to the business community at 1 Mill Street in Leamington Spa. Not only will they develop entrepreneurial skills, explore new markets and make vital connections but they…
Warwick Kickstart is one of the fastest-growing societies on campus. Their aim is to help Warwick students gain insights in disruptive industries, offering them job opportunities, knowledge and skills that will help them kickstart their career in the industries of tomorrow. We talked to current president Jaimeen Shah about the benefits and amazing opportunities the…
We’re excited to announce that WMG has partnered with NatWest to launch a new fully-funded Clean Transport Accelerator that will give entrepreneurs a unique opportunity to remove barriers, improve connectivity and receive support in realising their ambitions around clean transport. NatWest and WMG, a department at the University of Warwick, are inviting businesses that are…
Esports Futures will take young people across a two day experience where they will learn a wide array of soft and transferable skills, whilst enjoying the University's new Esports Centre. The search is now on for industry mentors to support these young people on a life-changing journey. The UK government recently released information about the…
Make a difference by applying your Research! Funded by Innovate UK, PreCURe is a 7 week sprint programme for research students. What is PreCURe? 7 week Programme for Research students in the middle of your research (eg 2nd year PhDs) – to find beneficiaries of your research and possible routes to translationGet Individual Support from…
Applications to Minerva Birmingham’s Pitch Up 2022 competition have opened. The Minerva Birmingham Pitch Up Competition is aimed at small business leaders looking for support with gaining investmentAmbitious business leaders can improve their ability to win investment while boosting their profileThe final will take place at Venturefest on 24 March 2022 at Eastside Rooms Formerly…
