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Unico is the UK's leading representative body of professionals realising the potential of university and public sector research through commercialisation.
Unico members maximise the impact of UK research to benefit society and strengthen the economy. On a daily basis they identify markets for research discoveries, protect intellectual property, license new research, create quality 'spinout' companies and provide businesses with world-class expertise and facilities.
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Winners announced
The first ever winners of The Impact Awards, organised by Unico, were announced last week at a glittering award ceremony designed to recognise and celebrate the impact of innovation. Awards were won for a series of novel innovations in three award categories: Business Impact, Environmental Impact and Public Policy and Service Impact.
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Research Councils UK launches impacts publication
Impacts: Success in Shaping Public Policy and Services, the third in Research Councils UK's (RCUK) series of publications celebrating the impact of research, was launched today, 1 July.
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HEFCE updates strategic plan
This year, HEFCE adds a fifth core strategic aim – employer engagement and skills to emphasise further the importance of building strong relationships between higher education institutions and employers.
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Government aims for £1 billion venture capital fund
The Prime Minister has announced the creation of the UK Innovation Investment Fund to invest in technology-based businesses with high growth potential. The new fund will focus on investing in growing small businesses, start-ups and spin-outs, in digital and life sciences, clean technology and advanced manufacturing.
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How to join
Unico communicates best commercialisation practices with its members and with other key stakeholders, through professional training programmes and conferences. Join as a Full or Affiliate member.
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Practical guides
In line with Unico's policy to promote best-practice, a selection of useful guides have been made available to those working within research commercialisation.
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Latest survey
Highly valued by members and other stakeholders, this survey provides a valuable representation of the commercialisation activities of UK universities.
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