Innovate UK

Vector Photonics is a spin-out company from the University of Glasgow, located in Glasgow, Scotland, a notable center for optical and photonics innovation. The company specializes in developing advanced semiconductor laser technology aimed at enhancing data communications and additive manufacturing processes, including metal and plastic printing. Its innovative approach centers on photonic crystal surface-emitting lasers, which are cost-effective and emit light from their top surface, similar to vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs). This design facilitates easy packaging and integration into printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electronic assemblies, allowing various industries to seamlessly adopt this semiconductor laser technology into their operations.

The University of Edinburgh, established in 1583, is a prestigious institution located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It is renowned globally for its academic excellence, offering a wide range of disciplines, including its renowned Medical School and Law School. As one of Scotland's ancient universities, it is committed to delivering high-quality education, conducting cutting-edge research, and fostering innovation to address global challenges.

Biotangents Ltd., founded in 2015 and based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, specializes in designing and building biological pathways for the production of valuable natural materials. The company utilizes its proprietary Leapfrog Assembly platform to create complex genetic constructs from various DNA components. Among its innovations is the development of terpenoid biosynthesis strains and the Short Sequence Randomisation technology for DNA randomisation. Biotangents has also conceptualized Moduleic Sensing, a modular cell-free nucleic acid detection technology, which led to the creation of a diagnostic test for identifying infectious diseases in livestock. This veterinary diagnostic device employs isothermal amplification technology, enabling precise detection without significant technical demands and allowing for quick adaptation to new targets. The solutions provided by Biotangents aim to mitigate the impact of infectious diseases in livestock, thereby enhancing the efficiency of animal protein production.

Stratified Medicine Scotland Innovation Centre is based in the University of Glasgow’s Clinical Innovation Zone at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) campus in Glasgow.SMS-IC is a unique consortium of partners, comprising NHS Scotland, four Scottish Universities(Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee and Aberdeen) and industrial partners across informatics and genomics (Aridhia Ltd and ThermoFisher Ltd).