Collaborative Partners
The TrusTECH team works with the following technology exploitation institutions, which provide expertise and resources for appropriate commercialisation opportunities.
University of Manchester Incubator Company Limited (UMIC)
The University of Manchester Incubator Company Limited (UMIC) is The University of Manchester Incubation management company for its growing portfolio of incubators, covering both the bioscience and IT/hi-tech market sectors. UMIC’s bioscience Incubators include the successful Manchester Bioscience Incubator and the new Core Technology Facility (CTF). To add value to its high quality facilities, UMIC provides a wide range of business support services complementing UMIP’s activities. UMIC already has a strong track record of providing business mentoring and support to University of Manchester start-ups, incubator tenants and business opportunities from across the North West.
University of Manchester Intellectual Property Limited (UMIP)
University of Manchester Intellectual Property Limited (UMIP) is the managing agent of The University of Manchester for intellectual property commercialisation. UMIP's role is to enhance the scale and quality of The University's intellectual property development and commercialisation activities. UMIP works in highly positive relationships with researchers, entrepreneurs, business people, professional advisers and investors to achieve its goals. As a successful company it employs modern management approaches to licensing, joint ventures, spin-out and spin-in enterprises. UMIP has a flexible and tailored approach to each commercial opportunity to ensure that the possibilities and benefits for intellectual property transfer to the market-place are maximised.
MerseyBIO (Merseyside Biotechnology Incubator Organisation)
MerseyBIO has recently been established with an award from the EU Objective 1 Programme for Merseyside, together with support from the University of Liverpool, local NHS Trusts and the private sector. MerseyBIO aims to foster the development of small businesses in the biotechnology sector through the identification, protection and commercial exploitation of relevant Intellectual Property and facilitate access to specialist advice and expertise to the academic, health and business communities on Merseyside.
Manchester Biotech
Manchesterbiotech.com is a partnership of the key business and research professionals dedicated to supporting and developing the industry, the research base and the relevant human skills. The consortium comprises the key stakeholders in the Manchester Biotech community, including UMIC, UMIP, Manchester Science Park, MIDAS, TrusTECH and NWDA through Bionow. The website aims to provide the latest news and information on Manchester biotechnology activities. Please submit any articles via the contact details on the website.
MIDAS
MIDAS is Manchester’s inward investment agency, tasked with securing significant levels of new investment and employment for the area. This is achieved through the global business marketing of the Manchester city region and a free, confidential service offering to potential investors and consultants. Services are available to national and international companies that wish to relocate – or expand within – the Greater Manchester area.