Growth acceleration funding for the Durham spinout decarbonising construction
Durham University spinout Low Carbon Materials (LCM) has secured £3M growth acceleration funding. LCM is on a mission to decarbonise concrete and asphalt – huge contributors to the world’s carbon emissions. LCM designs and manufactures carbon-negative aggregates, the essential crushed stone, sand, or gravel components that give concrete and asphalt their strength and stability. The […]
New Network Development Manager to strengthen spinout connections
Larry Roberts has joined Northern Accelerator in a new position of Network Development Manager. As the programme continues to grow in both its offering and impact, Larry brings a wealth of experience in fostering strategic relationships and working with businesses and leaders across a range of sectors. Larry’s career includes a five-year tenure as the […]
The Durham spinout trialling new treatments for Motor Neurone Disease
Nevrargenics Limited, a Durham University spinout supported by Northern Accelerator, has got the green light to run a clinical trial. Andy Whiting is CEO of Nevrargenics Limited and an Emeritus Professor in the university’s Chemistry Department. Andy explained how his team is using new funding to discover new treatments and hopefully a cure for the […]
£1.5m investment in Lightox boosts development of innovative treatment to prevent oral cancer
A Durham University spinout has raised £1.5m investment to help develop a ground-breaking treatment for patients with early-stage oral cancer. LightOx, now based at The Biosphere at Newcastle Helix, has raised money to develop its lead candidate LXD191. LXD191 is an oral gel activated by a light device targeting a serious pre-cancerous condition called oral […]
The Newcastle spinout helping to reduce the energy needs and carbon footprint of wastewater treatment
METzero Technologies, a Newcastle University and Northern Accelerator-supported spinout, is part of a new project aiming to reduce energy needs and carbon footprint in wastewater treatment. The METREAU project will see the first use of microbial electrochemical technologies at a commercial scale for wastewater treatment. Northumbrian Water is leading the project, with partners at Newcastle […]
From university research to a spinout hosting exciting royal visit
Prince William made a visit to Durham University spinout Low Carbon Materials (LCM) this week. His Royal Highness learned about how the Earthshot Prize finalists create their innovative, low-carbon construction materials. LCM spun out of Durham University in 2019, co-founded by Dr Natasha Boulding, Scott Bush and Dr Phil Buckley. The company develops materials that […]
Newcastle spinout Microbritt raises £400k to scale up unique business
Newcastle University spinout, Microbritt, has raised £400,000 to scale its production capacity. The investment will also enable the company to expand their sales and engineering team and invest in R&D. The investment round was led by the North East Innovation Fund supported by the European Regional Development Fund and managed by Northstar Ventures, alongside Business […]
New road material paves the way to net zero
A road resurfacing scheme in County Durham has used a new material which enables the creation of net zero asphalt. This UK first uses a material designed and manufactured by Low Carbon Materials (LCM). LCM is a Northern Accelerator-supported spinout from Durham University. Durham County Council and roads resurfacing partner Rainton Construction – part of […]
Future Founders know how to make an impact
Do you want to develop the commercial potential of your research now or in the future? Future Founders is a training offer from Northern Accelerator, specifically designed for academics to embrace enterprise opportunities from their research. The majority of participants on previous courses have gone on to launch their own spinout businesses, and researchers at […]
£1.4m for innovative test that could detect asthma earlier
Northumbria University spin-out, PulmoBioMed Ltd, has raised £1.4m to help commercialise its technology. The company has developed a new lung test that could lead to earlier diagnosis of asthma and other conditions. The investment round was led by the North East Venture Fund, supported by the European Regional Development Fund and managed by Mercia Ventures, […]
