technology and knowledge transfer -unprecedented success

The University’s strategic approach to technology and knowledge transfer activity was evident in a year of unprecedented success. Important initiatives included the opening of Science Park facilities and a number of high-profile success stories for the University’s spin-out companies.

During the year over £8 million was invested in science research park activities and across all campuses over £20 million was invested in technology and knowledge transfer activities. Over 235 jobs are associated with the University science park tenant companies. Developments for the next 12 months include the construction of an innovation centre at the Jordanstown campus to focus on advanced engineering and nanotechnology and the commencement of the Applied Research Centre at the Spingvale campus which will allow the expansion of the Synergy e-business incubator.

The University holds equity in 14 spin-out companies. During the year five patents were filed and four new companies were established. The existing companies continued to go from strength to strength and Gendel Ltd, MineIT Ltd, and CDC Ltd secured further investment and contracts. Each of the faculties has appointed a Co-ordinator of Academic Enterprise and consultancy activities remained strong during the year.

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