iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

UCL Innovation and Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

In this interview with ETEducation, Professor Geraint Rees, UCL Vice-Provost (Research, Innovation & Global Engagement) explores how universities have a key role to play, not just in advancing frontier research, but in training future leaders and engaging with society. Read here: bit.ly/4oDcV9t

130

UCL Innovation and Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

2025 has been an innovative year at UCL. As the year draws to a close, we’ve been reflecting on some of the ways UCL Innovation & Enterprise has been supporting the UCL community make an impact through knowledge exchange and innovation. Read: bit.ly/3K8UxXZ @ucl.ac.uk @uclnews.bsky.social

042

UCL Innovation and Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Last week five UCL startups travelled to Switzerland to take part in the UK-Swiss Entrepreneurship Exchange Programme 2025, an initiative designed to help early-stage ventures expand internationally and attract investment. Read the story: bit.ly/3KscUHf @ucl.ac.uk

042

UCL Innovation and Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

UCL’s festive gift guide is live, showcasing unique products from UCL entrepreneurs, all of which have received support from UCL Innovation & Enterprise. 🎄🎁 Discover gifts from bespoke cakes to eco-friendly coffee cups and jewellery made from recycled electronics. Check it out: bit.ly/48dom2R

167

UCL Innovation and Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

UCL has arrived in India to strengthen partnerships and explore new collaborations. As part of the visit, we’re highlighting UCL alumnus and entrepreneur Mohit Joshi from Jaipur, founder of Interstellar Space Technologies.

110

Reposted by UCL Innovation and Enterprise

UCL @ucl.ac.uk · 20/11/2025

All eyes on UCL for its 200th birthday. Across 3 nights our Wilkins Building and main Quad will transform into an immersive sound and light experience as UCL illuminated takes us through the history of London’s oldest university. 11–13 Feb 2026 www.ucl.ac.uk/event-ticketing/app/e…

02611

UCL Innovation and Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week this week, we're reflecting on the 10 year anniversary of UCL's entrepreneurship hub, BaseKX. BaseKX supports the UCL community gain the entrepreneurial skills they need to create their own exciting future. Read here: bit.ly/45sLTeI

111

UCL Innovation and Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

This month’s episode of the Generation One podcast spotlights how entrepreneurs are turning climate ambition into action, showcasing startups driving solutions and the support policymakers and institutions like UCL provide to help them scale. 🎧 bit.ly/43xHo11 #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek #GEW2025

030

UCL Innovation and Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

UCL is celebrating the launch of The Global Industrial Technology Cooperation Centre, a pioneering initiative designed to strengthen UK-Korea industrial research led by UCL. The Centre focus will focus on next-generation mobility, biotechnology, semiconductors, batteries, and AI: bit.ly/483DO1b

From left to right: Nick Marsden, Associate Director of Development (Faculties); Rob Thomson, Vice-Dean Enterprise, UCL Faculty of Engineering Sciences;Tao Cheng, Vice Dean International, UCL Faculty of Engineering Sciences; Will Lovegrove, Director, Strategic Innovation Partnerships; Andy Nisbet, Dean, UCL’s Faculty of Engineering Sciences; Jon Wheatley, Head of Communications, UCL’s Faculty of Engineering Sciences; Jeom-Kee Paik, Director of the UCL GITCC and Professor of Marine Technology; Thomas Miller, Associate Professor in Electrochemistry and Materials Science, UCL Chemical Engineering.

110

UCL Innovation and Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

UCL Accessibility day: 21 November, 2-6pm This event is designed to bridge the gap between academic innovation at UCL and the practical needs of the UK video games industry. Bringing together UCL researchers, studio heads, game designers and advocacy groups to establish partnerships: bit.ly/3WDoC4v

010

UCL Innovation and Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

On 1 December, join us for networking and a panel discussion with Victoria Peppiatt, Co-Founder of Hey Savi, the pioneering fashion search engine, and Marcos Angelides, Head of AI Operations at Publicis Media UK. Open to all. Book now: bit.ly/4qF1eBr

110

UCL Innovation and Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Calling UCL staff, students and recent graduates with a business idea! 💡 The UCL Venture Builder is a 10-week programme where you’ll work towards turning your entrepreneurial idea into a viable venture. The next cohort runs 19 January-27 March. Book your place now: bit.ly/3X8SPbE @ucl.ac.uk

010

UCL Innovation and Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

UCL has strengthened its Middle East global innovation, research and education links during a visit to Saudi Arabia and the UAE, announcing collaborations, connecting with alumni and participating in the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit. Read more: bit.ly/439jgl4

UCL's Dr Michael Spence with Stephen Hitchin, Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Sir Ed Byrne (KAUST) during the Middle East visit. Carousel: Dr Michael Spence took part in a panel event at the THE World Academic Summit in Saudi Arabia; Dr Michael Spence with Sir Ed Byrne during the UCL-KAUST MoU signing; UCL alumni at the reception in Dubai during October 2025.

010

Reposted by UCL Innovation and Enterprise

UCL News @uclnews.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

During a delegation led by Pres & Provost Dr Michael Spence, UCL strengthened links in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. UCL committed to advance research, innovation and education opportunities, took part in THE's World Academic Summit, and reconnected with alumni in Dubai @uclenterprise.bsky.social.

ucl.ac.uk

UCL expands global innovation, research and education links during Middle East visit

UCL strengthened its Middle East links during a delegation visit to Saudi Arabia and the UAE, announcing new collaborations, connecting with alumni and taking part in the Times Higher Education (THE) ...

032

UCL Innovation and Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Calling all UCL students! 📢 Alongside your studies at UCL, did you know you can access our free, specialist extra-curricular entrepreneurship programme? Book your free place now: bit.ly/47wdYBs

020

UCL Innovation and Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Calling UCL staff - the latest innovation and enterprise opportunities bulletin is out! Have a look over the latest innovation and enterprise opportunities including funding, workshops and training: bit.ly/4qtvIWQ

010

Reposted by UCL Innovation and Enterprise

UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

🚀 Just launched! UCL's Grand Challenge of Transformative Technology Impact Report Celebrating the work of researchers, innovators & partners from UCL and beyond, the report highlights how innovation can improve lives and benefit humanity. 🔗 bit.ly/4niclx3

bit.ly

Launch of the Grand Challenge of Transformative Technology Impact Report

UCL Grand Challenges has launched the Grand Challenge of Transformative Technology Impact Report, celebrating almost a decade of pioneering research and collaboration exploring how innovation and tech...

01112

UCL Innovation and Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

We're pleased to be part of the Festival of Social Science! The festival explores the world of social science, from how society has shaped our local areas to behaviours that help fight climate change. Sign up to the UCL events: bit.ly/3Yab00X Browse the rest of the festival events: bit.ly/3kCUfXb

021

UCL Innovation and Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

London’s first Space Enterprise Lab has opened at UCL! The new lab, hosted by UCL Faculty of Engineering at IDEALondon, cements UCL’s role in supporting innovators to tackle global challenges using space data and advanced satellite technologies. Read more: bit.ly/4nmbLyx

Photo taken at the launch of the new SEL shows:

Joaquin Perez-Grande, Space Ecosystem Manager, Satellite Applications Catapult
Louise Butt, Director, Space South Central Enterprise Network
Robert Thompson, Vice-Dean Enterprise, Engineering Sciences, UCL
Kemil Thomas, Principal Partnerships Manager (High Growth SMEs), UCL Innovation & Enterprise

100

UCL Innovation and Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

UCL has joined forces with Google DeepMind to democratise access to AI education. They have developed a new AI curriculum, designed to equip the next generation of researchers with a deep understanding of generative AI and large language models. Read the article: bit.ly/3L5R5gC

100

UCL Innovation and Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Calling UCL staff and doctoral students, apply for funding for knowledge exchange and innovation! Your project could involve exploring or testing the potential of an idea, setting up an innovation network, or working with a partner to solve a challenge. Apply now: bit.ly/4nUYvSD

Funding applications are open to exchange ideas and expertise, or accelerate the impact of research, by building links with industry, public sector services and the wider public.

Apply by 5 November 2025

001

UCL Innovation and Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

This week's UCL staff spotlight features Kristina Glushkova, our Principal Partnerships Manager in UCL's Creative, Cultural & Social Innovation team. Kristina talks about @ucl.ac.uk and Loughborough University London's new creative hub on the Olympic Park: bit.ly/4nKVO64

020

UCL Innovation and Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

We are recruiting for the UCL Global Industrial Technology Cooperation Centre (UCL GITCC). Based in London, you'll be bilingual in English and #Korean. Read the job descriptions: Programme Manager bit.ly/4qap9Z5 Programme Officer bit.ly/46UG1vm

We’re hiring

Korean/English speaking roles at the
UCL Global Industrial Technology Cooperation Centre (GITCC)

Programme Manager and Programme Officer

121

UCL Innovation and Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

The London Symphony Orchestra wanted their visuals to capture what it feels like to hear their performances. Supported by UCL Consultants, the UCL Ear Institute partnered with Design Bridge and Partners to create designs reflecting the brain’s response to music: bit.ly/3L0Ifkb

2132

UCL Innovation and Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

UCL President & Provost Dr Michael Spence has joined the UK Prime Minister’s official visit to India. The visit brings together government, university and industry figures from both countries to showcase partnerships and innovations: bit.ly/475VSGn #UCLandIndia @ucl.ac.uk @ucl-global.bsky.social

020

UCL Innovation and Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Our First Monday speaker series is back on 3 November from 6.00-8.00pm. Hear from Izzy Obeng MBE, a pioneering entrepreneur and leadership coach, and Hari Ashurst-Venn, a senior digital executive at Sony Music Entertainment. Book your place: bit.ly/4pUsGe5

020

UCL Innovation and Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

The latest UCL newsletter is out! Read about UCL being rated as a leading university for knowledge exchange five years in a row by Research England, the UCL gene therapy trial which appears to slow Huntington’s disease progression and more: bit.ly/4mWYI6g

112

UCL Innovation and Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Did you know we offer a wide range of entrepreneurship opportunities, whether you want to build new skills to get ahead in your career, get a headstart on working for yourself, or work with us to set up your own venture? Browse the website: bit.ly/46SU4Sl

Upcoming entrepreneurship events, workshops and programmes

010

Reposted by UCL Innovation and Enterprise

UCL News @uclnews.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

UCL and Loughborough University London have teamed up to launch the Creative Experience Lab London. This exciting project aims to establish Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park as a leading hub for the UK's creative industries. It will showcase AI, robotics and multiverse technology.

ucl.ac.uk

UCL and Loughborough University London launch creative experience hub on Olympic Park

A new chapter in London’s innovation landscape has opened with the launch of the Creative Experience Lab London. Convened by UCL and Loughborough University London, it aims to establish Queen Elizabet...

052

UCL Innovation and Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Startup Nodanni LTD, supported by UCL, has developed Vactraca, a necklace that’s helping to save children from vaccine-preventable diseases. Founder, UCL alumna Victoria, received entrepreneurial support from UCL's Hatchery incubator programme: bit.ly/4jRZOQ5 #KEF5 @ucl.ac.uk

"Being part of the UCL community has helped us move forward with out vision much faster than we could have done on our own" Victoria Ndoh, (MSc Ethnographic Documentary Filmmaking) Founder, Nodanni

020

UCL Innovation and Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

We're celebrating #WorldSpaceWeek! ☄️🚀 UCL student startup Interstellar Space Technologies, founded by Mohit Joshi, (MSc Technology Management), is building factories in space to harness microgravity and make products of higher quality than is possible on Earth: bit.ly/48R5zuH #WSW2025

151

UCL Innovation and Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

We’re proud to announce UCL has partnered with Loughborough University London to launch the Creative Experience Lab London, a creative experience hub that aims to establish the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park as a leading base for innovation in the experience economy. Read more: bit.ly/3IUgysG

141

UCL Innovation and Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

UCL spinout Autolus, founded by Dr Martin Pule and with the support of UCL Business, UCL’s commercialisation company, is helping adults with leukaemia benefit from a new CAR-T-cell therapy. The therapy is now available in the US, UK, and EU. Read more: bit.ly/42FnDEb #KEF5

"The treatment has been excellent. If I hadn't taken part in the trials, then my time would have been up. They've given me a chance of life." I'm Matrubhutam

110

UCL Innovation and Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

The London Quantum Technology Cluster is a powerful collaboration between UCL, Imperial College London, and King’s College London, working alongside industry, government, investors, and communities to position the capital as a global hub for quantum innovation. Read more: bit.ly/4j7KzBf #KEF5

Tom Foulkes (King’s), Professor Mary Ryan (Imperial), Howard Dawber, Deputy mayor of London for Business and Growth, Dr Will Lovegrove (UCL) and moderator Jason Palmer (The Economist) at the 2025 Commercialising Quantum Global Conference in London

110

Reposted by UCL Innovation and Enterprise

UCL Global Engagement @ucl-global.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

❗Deadline: Friday, 3 October, to apply for the @ucl.ac.uk–AIIMS, New Delhi Strategic Partner Funds 2025/26. 💰Funding: up to £5,000 (UCL) + ₹5 lakh (AIIMS) per project in genomics & rare diseases, child health, and healthcare leadership & governance. ⬇️Apply: www.ucl.ac.uk/global/fundi...

ucl.ac.uk

UCL-AIIMS, New Delhi Strategic Partner Funds 2025/26

UCL and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi are inviting collaborative research projects and exchange activities from the fields of healthcare and medicine.

021

UCL Innovation and Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Founded by UCL alumni Jacob Wedderburn-Day (MSc Economics 2016) and Anthony Collias, Stasher is the world’s first luggage storage network, linking travellers with hotels, shops, and lockers for secure bag storage.

"the support we received at UCL was essential in giving structure to our early ideas. BaseKX became our first proper office and I have fond memories of our time there and the friendships we made along the way." Jacob Wedderburn-Day (MSc Economics 2016) Co-founder, Stasher

110

UCL Innovation and Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

UCL has partnered with the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology to launch the UK’s first Global Industrial Technology Cooperation Centre. The centre fosters UK-Korea industrial research collaboration, focusing on projects to advance sustainable mobility technologies: bit.ly/46fULVl #KEF5

prof Geraint Rees, Vice Provost of Research, Innovation and Global Engagement and Ms Yunjin Lee, Senior Deputy Director, Industry Technology Policy Division, MOTIE (@ASalinas)

000

UCL Innovation and Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

UCL spinout Endomag has used UCL research into breast cancer staging and surgery to develop an injectable nanomagnet technology which eliminates the need for radioactive tracers in breast cancer staging. The spinout was supported by UCL Business, UCL's commercialisation company.

110

UCL Innovation and Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Three weeks ago, 20 leading startups from London’s universities pitched at London Demo Day, showcasing innovations across health, digital, finance and the environment. The four UCL startups were each supported through the Hatchery programme at BaseKX, UCL’s entrepreneurship hub in King’s Cross.

130

UCL Innovation and Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Professor Paola Giunti (Head of the Ataxia Centre, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology) and her team at UCLH have collaborated with pharmaceutical company Biogen to progress the first ever treatment for a rare genetic disease called Friedreich’s ataxia.

152

Reposted by UCL Innovation and Enterprise

UCL @ucl.ac.uk · 23/09/2025

UCL has been rated as a leading university for knowledge exchange for the fifth year in a row in Research England’s Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF). Read the news story: bit.ly/46tDarL #KEF5 @uclenterprise.bsky.social

03318

UCL Innovation and Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

UCL has been recognised as one of the top universities in England for knowledge exchange in Research England’s Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF). Read more: bit.ly/46tDarL #KEF5 @ucl.ac.uk @profgeraintrees.bsky.social

A leading university for knowledge exchange 5 years in a row

164

Reposted by UCL Innovation and Enterprise

UCL Global Engagement @ucl-global.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

📢 UCL academics Deadline approaching for @ucl-global.bsky.social Partner Funds! Collaborate on joint projects with @ucl.ac.uk partner institutions in China, Japan, India, the US and Australia. Apply now: bit.ly/3ThJ1eb @uclpublicpolicy.bsky.social @uclenterprise.bsky.social @aco-ucl.bsky.social

032

UCL Innovation and Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Welcome to all new UCL students, and welcome back to returning students! 🚀 If you're a new student at UCL, come along to our 'become a successful entrepreneur at UCL' introductory event on 1 October, 3.30-5.30pm. Book your place: bit.ly/4miWy1C #10YearsBaseKX

032

Reposted by UCL Innovation and Enterprise

UCL News @uclnews.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Could these companies be turning their backs at precisely the wrong moment?, asks @profgeraintrees.bsky.social after US firm Merck put the brakes on a £1 billion London research centre & AstraZeneca said it would pause a £200m investment to expand its research and development arm in Cambridge

thetimes.com

Why Merck and AstraZeneca may regret turning their back on Britain

The pair may have gone cold on the UK but start-ups and university spinouts here are using AI to revolutionise drug discovery

0179

UCL Innovation and Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Congratulations to UCL-supported startup, Camera Intelligence, on raising $2 million in seed funding to revolutionise content creation its AI camera. The founder, Vishal Kumar, was supported to grow his business through the Hatchery incubator programme. Read now: bit.ly/47I86XF #10YearsBaseKX

051

UCL Innovation and Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

UCL startup Throxy has secured $6.2 million in investment to scale up its AI-assisted platform that helps businesses in different sectors find new clients. The Throxy team received business support from the Hatchery incubator programme, UCL's dedicated entrepreneurship hub. Read: bit.ly/4nxzzzO

131

UCL Innovation and Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

📢 We're excited to introduce First Monday: our new speaker series bringing together visionary entrepreneurs and senior leaders to share their experiences and insights. Keep your eyes peeled on our First Monday webpage for future events: bit.ly/4m6LK5F #10YearsBaseKX

First Monday: our new speaker series- Meet inspiring founders and thought leaders- Build your network with like-minded peers- Discover opportunities in enterprise and innovation BaseKX

110

UCL Innovation and Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

The latest UCL newsletter is out! Have a read of the latest updates coming out of UCL, including our article celebrating ten years of BaseKX, UCL’s entrepreneurship hub and the amazing achievements of UCL's entrepreneurs: bit.ly/462oBLC #10YearsBaseKX @uclnews.bsky.social

020